Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been urged by the Kogi State Police to cancel her planned Sallah rally in the Central Senatorial District, following intelligence reports of potential security threats.
The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, issued the warning in a statement on Tuesday, citing the recent state government’s ban on all political rallies and gatherings. According to the police, the decision was prompted by intelligence suggesting that criminal elements could hijack the event, creating unrest.
The police statement stressed, “Given the intelligence report indicating that hoodlums plan to disrupt the rally, the Command cannot risk jeopardizing the peace Kogi State currently enjoys. To prevent any possible breakdown of law and order, the rally must be called off.”
While the state government’s proclamation banning rallies still stands, Akpoti-Uduaghan has refused to back down, insisting that her visit is solely to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr with her constituents, emphasizing that her intentions are peaceful.
The situation continues to unfold as both the authorities and the senator weigh their next steps, with security at the forefront of ongoing discussions.
