VIDEO: Hausa Residents Begin Exit from Egbe in Yagba West Following Security Directive
Hausa residents who recently relocated to Egbe, Yagba West LG Area of Kogi State from neighboring communities, including Okunran and Okoloke, have begun leaving the town following a security directive issued by local authorities amid rising insecurity.
Recall that the Egbe authorities earlier announced a residency directive as part of measures to address the growing wave of security challenges in the community.
According to a statement delivered on Tuesday evening by a representative of the local authorities during a community briefing, individuals of Hausa origin who have not resided in Egbe for a minimum of five years were instructed to relocate with their families.
The directive reportedly came with a deadline, prompting affected residents to begin moving out of the town.
Officials described the move as a temporary security measure aimed at restoring order and enabling authorities to better identify and address potential security threats within the area.
As of the time of filing this report, movement of families and belongings out of Egbe was observed, with sources confirming that several affected residents have already complied with the directive.
Reactions within the community remain divided.
While some residents believe the decision is a necessary response to persistent insecurity, others have raised concerns over its legality, fairness, and the possible impact on long-standing inter-communal relations and peaceful coexistence in Egbe.
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