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Ododo orders demolition of criminal hideouts in Okene, cancels illegally-acquired properties 

Posted on January 17, 2026 by CoreNews Africa

​Ahmed Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi State, on Thursday, ordered the demolition of a notorious structure popularly known as Sambel Joint in Idoji, Okene Local Government Area, following credible intelligence reports linking the facility to criminal activities. The demolition came hours after the Kogi State Government issued a press statement invalidating all fraudulently and illegally acquired properties across the state.

Ahmed Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi State, on Thursday, ordered the demolition of a notorious structure popularly known as Sambel

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