Government Suspends Ekuechi Festival, Night Activities in Okene
Following the assassination of Mr Yusuf Adabanege, the custodian of "Aneku Sementy," a traditional masquerade in Okene Local Government, the Kogi State Government has put the celebration of Ekuechi Festival on hold. The Administrator of Okene Local Government, Engr Abdulrazaq Muhammad made this known in a Press Statement, being the resolution of the government as part of measures put in place to prevent further breach of security. According to the Council Boss, night activities, celebrations and gatherings have also been halted. "The government and security agencies have put machineries in motion to arrest the perpetrators of this heinous crime wherever they may be and bring them to justice, therefore, government wish to plead with supporters and associates of the deceased to remain calm and be peaceful despite the pains, agony and emotional trauma they currently go through over the unfortunate incident," he said. Muhammad enjoined residents to "go ab...