KWARA SOUTH LG CHAIRMEN ORDER IMMEDIATE CLOSURE OF KARA MARKETS OVER SECURITY CONCERNS
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
Local government chairmen in Kwara South Senatorial District have directed the immediate closure of all Kara (cattle) markets in the zone, citing rising security threats.
The directive, announced on Thursday by the Forum of Seven Local Government Chairmen in Kwara South, takes effect from Friday, September 19 and will remain in force until further notice.
In a jointly signed statement, the council chiefs explained that the decision followed “extensive stakeholders’ engagement and reviews” aimed at protecting lives and property amid recent violent attacks in the area.
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“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.
They further directed that all other produce markets in the senatorial district must close by 6pm on market days to strengthen security measures.
Although acknowledging the economic impact of the decision, the chairmen insisted that safety must take priority.
“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,” they stated.
The forum assured residents of continued collaboration between local councils, the state government, and security agencies to restore lasting peace, urging communities to cooperate fully with security operatives.
The statement was signed by the executive chairmen of Ifelodun, Isin, Irepodun, Ekiti, Oke-Ero, Offa, and Oyun Local Government Areas.
The move comes as insecurity continues to impact public institutions in the state. Earlier on Friday, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) announced the relocation of its orientation camp in Kwara from Yikpata, Edu LGA, to the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin.
State Coordinator, Mr. Onifade Olaoluwa Joshua, confirmed the relocation, explaining that the decision followed approval from the state government after concerns were raised about the safety of corps members.
He assured that adequate arrangements had been made for the three-week orientation exercise.
“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,” Onifade said.
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