Security Tightened in Okene as Thousands Attend Burial of Governor Ododo’s Father

  By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Okene, Kogi State August 19, 2025 Security was on Tuesday tightened in Adavi and Okene Local Government Areas of Kogi State as thousands of sympathizers thronged the communities for the burial of Alhaji Momohsani Ahmed Ododo, father of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. The security personnel were deployed in large numbers to monitor movements and ensure order as mourners poured into the towns. Top government officials, traditional leaders, journalists, and residents were among those present at the residence of the deceased Kabba Junction, Oziokutu, Okene, and Upogoro,the last town being the governor’s hometown. The remains of the late patriarch were being brought from Abuja,as at 10 a m, planning for the for Islamic funeral prayers before interment. Confirming the passage, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon Kingsley Fanwo, said the governor’s father died on Monday evening at the age of 83. The Deputy Governor,Com.Joel Oyibo and other state top government functionries arrived Okene about 9: 20 a.m for the occasion.