Nigeria, April 1 -- The Kogi State Government has banned rallies and public gatherings in the state, citing security concerns.

In a statement on Monday, the state government's spokesperson, Kingsley Fanwo, said the move was to prevent a security breach.

The development comes amid a plan for the homecoming ceremony for the suspended Kogi Central District senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, scheduled for Tuesday.

Mr Fanwo said Kogi witnessed a peaceful Sallah celebration, but there were security threats in the state

He said intelligence reports indicated that some persons were planning to "stage some violent rallies in the guise of political and religious agitations" in Kogi Central.

The commissioner said the state government had directe...