The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, has warned pro-Biafra agitators that any attempt to disrupt peace and security in Enugu State will be met with decisive action.
The group has declared Monday and Tuesday, October 21st and 22nd as sit-at-home in the five South Eastern states and some parts of Delta, Rivers and Kogi states.
However, in a statement on Sunday, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Enugu State Command, Uzuegbu, urged residents to ignore what he described as a “criminally minded viral video from an unidentified individual advising them to sit-at-home on Monday, 21st, and Tuesday, 22nd October 2024”.
Uzuegbu in the statement issued through the command’s spokesperson DSP Daniel Ndukwe, said the advise and the reasons contained in the viral video were baseless, unwarranted, and a deliberate attempt to incite fear and unrest in the State.
The Commissioner emphasised that Enugu State has long moved past such criminally motivated illegal sit-at-home orders or advise, which are often designed to destabilise the social, economic, and psychological well-being of the people under the guise of secessionist agitations.
The statement quoted the Commissioner to have encouraged citizens to carry on with their lawful activities without fear or intimidation, assuring them that the police, in collaboration with other security agencies, are fully prepared to maintain peace and security across the State.
“He warns that any individuals or groups attempting to disrupt public order will be ruthlessly dealt with.
“CP Uzuegbu also urges parents and guardians to warn their children and wards against being used for any act inimical to the peace and security of the State, warning that the legal consequences of such involvements will be dire.
“Furthermore, the Commissioner enjoins residents of the State to stay vigilant, law-abiding, and report suspicious activities or individuals to the nearest police station. For emergencies, the public can contact the Enugu State Command via the following numbers: 08032003702, 08098880172, 08086671202, or email: [email protected].”
