Kogi police have warned Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan to cancel her planned homecoming, citing security threats and a state-wide ban on political gatherings. Despite the directive, she insists the event is a non-political Eid celebration. Authorities caution against defiance, stating they will enforce the law to maintain public order.
The Kogi State Police has issued a warning to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan, asking her to cancel her planned homecoming event in the Central Senatorial District. This follows a recent directive from the Kogi State Government, which imposed a ban on political rallies across the state.
Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, communicated the warning in a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP William Aya. According to the statement, the police are acting in response to intelligence reports that suggest potential security risks associated with the rally, which is scheduled to take place in Okene.
The police expressed concern that the event could be hijacked by criminal elements, leading to a disruption of peace in the state. They emphasized that the primary goal is to maintain the current peace and order in Kogi State. The statement further warned that anyone who violates the security directive would face legal consequences.
Despite the police's warning, Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan has maintained her stance on proceeding with the event, clarifying that her visit is not a political rally but a return to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr with her constituents. She has expressed her intention to follow through with the homecoming, citing the importance of community engagement during the festive season.
