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Local government chairmen in the Kwara South Senatorial District have ordered the immediate closure of all Kara (cattle) markets in the area over security concerns.

The decision, announced on Thursday, was taken under the aegis of the Forum of Seven Local Government Chairmen in Kwara South after what they described as “extensive stakeholders’ engagement and reviews.”

The chairmen said the shutdown, which takes effect from Friday, September 19, would remain in place until further notice.

They added that all other produce markets in the senatorial district must also close by 6pm on market days.


In a jointly signed statement, the council bosses said the measure was part of efforts to protect lives and property in the zone, which has witnessed a series of violent attacks in recent months.

“While the invading criminals have been operationally decimated in the last few weeks, clean-up operations by the military and hybrid operatives are still ongoing. Therefore, all Kara markets have been ordered to shut down with immediate effect,” the statement read in part.

They acknowledged the economic impact of the closure on residents but maintained that security must come first.


“We’ve chosen to prioritise the safety of lives and property and adhere to long-term coordinated and structured security advisement over and above short-term inconveniences,” the chairman added.

The leaders assured residents that the state government and security agencies were working with local councils to restore peace, urging communities to cooperate with security operatives.

The statement was signed by the executive chairmen of Ifelodun, Isin, Irepodun, Ekiti, Oke-Ero, Offa and Oyun Local Government Areas.

Earlier on Friday, PUNCH Online reported that the National Youth Service Corps has relocated its orientation camp in Kwara State from Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, to the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, over rising insecurity.

State Coordinator, Mr Onifade Olaoluwa Joshua, confirmed the relocation to our reporter in Ilorin, saying the approval came from the state government after concerns were raised about the safety of corps members.

He said, “We are fully prepared to host the orientation course, and the welfare of participants will be safeguarded. Soldiers and other security personnel will be deployed to guarantee the safety of corps members during the three-week exercise.”

Omooba77:
Local government chairmen in the Kwara South Senatorial District have ordered the immediate closure of all Kara (cattle) markets in the area over security concerns.

The decision, announced on Thursday, was taken under the aegis of the Forum of Seven Local Government Chairmen in Kwara South after what they described as “extensive stakeholders’ engagement and reviews.”

The chairmen said the shutdown, which takes effect from Friday, September 19, would remain in place until further notice.

They added that all other produce markets in the senatorial district must also close by 6pm on market days.

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In a jointly signed statement, the council bosses said the measure was part of efforts to protect lives and property in the zone, which has witnessed a series of violent attacks in recent months.

“While the invading criminals have been operationally decimated in the last few weeks, clean-up operations by the military and hybrid operatives are still ongoing. Therefore, all Kara markets have been ordered to shut down with immediate effect,” the statement read in part.

They acknowledged the economic impact of the closure on residents but maintained that security must come first.


“We’ve chosen to prioritise the safety of lives and property and adhere to long-term coordinated and structured security advisement over and above short-term inconveniences,” the chairman added.

The leaders assured residents that the state government and security agencies were working with local councils to restore peace, urging communities to cooperate with security operatives.

The statement was signed by the executive chairmen of Ifelodun, Isin, Irepodun, Ekiti, Oke-Ero, Offa and Oyun Local Government Areas.

Earlier on Friday, PUNCH Online reported that the National Youth Service Corps has relocated its orientation camp in Kwara State from Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, to the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, over rising insecurity.

State Coordinator, Mr Onifade Olaoluwa Joshua, confirmed the relocation to our reporter in Ilorin, saying the approval came from the state government after concerns were raised about the safety of corps members.

He said, “We are fully prepared to host the orientation course, and the welfare of participants will be safeguarded. Soldiers and other security personnel will be deployed to guarantee the safety of corps members during the three-week exercise.”



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SeeWahala:
After 12 hours this thread is still struggling to reach 3 posts . .


But just change the headline to 1 cattle market closed in the South East and see the wonder that will overtake the thread 🤗

Igbos . . . 1st class citizens of the Nigerian people

Iykenuwa:
I always wonder why you guys love creating enemies for yourselves.

Una no de tire?

SeeWahala:
After 12 hours this thread is still struggling to reach 3 posts . .


But just change the headline to 1 cattle market closed in the South East and see the wonder that will overtake the thread 🤗

Igbos . . . 1st class citizens of the Nigerian people

SeeWahala:
After 12 hours this thread is still struggling to reach 3 posts . .


But just change the headline to 1 cattle market closed in the South East and see the wonder that will overtake the thread 🤗

Igbos . . . 1st class citizens of the Nigerian people

Iykenuwa:
I always wonder why you guys love creating enemies for yourselves.

Una no de tire?

TheChemistrixx:
Whatever makes you happy bro, this inferiority complex is getting overboard 🫠

teekrackz:
Shuuu! Una get problem o in case you no know, cus what kind of obsession is this?

teekrackz:
Shuuu! Una get problem o in case you no know, cus what kind of obsession is this?

SeeWahala:
After 12 hours this thread is still struggling to reach 3 posts . .


But just change the headline to 1 cattle market closed in the South East and see the wonder that will overtake the thread 🤗

Igbos . . . 1st class citizens of the Nigerian people

SeeWahala:
After 12 hours this thread is still struggling to reach 3 posts . .


But just change the headline to 1 cattle market closed in the South East and see the wonder that will overtake the thread 🤗

Igbos . . . 1st class citizens of the Nigerian people

symbianDON:
honestly, this is completely unnecessary. Not everything must end in tribal sentiments naaa!

TheChemistrixx:
Whatever makes you happy bro, this inferiority complex is getting overboard 🫠

teekrackz:
Shuuu! Una get problem o in case you no know, cus what kind of obsession is this?

Iykenuwa:
I always wonder why you guys love creating enemies for yourselves.

Una no de tire?

SeeWahala:
Uncle, we didn't create the enemies for ourselves

Those enemies were already created for the Igbo people right from 1960 till date 🤗

3ice9ce:
Na Kwara e affect, na Igbo dey cry.
No be juju be that?