21st October, 2024
By Stanley Nwanosike
The Police have described sit-at-home order issued for today, Monday and Tuesday in a viral video circulated by an unidentified individual in Enugu as deliberate attempt to incite fear and unrest in the state.
This was contained in a statement issued by Enugu commissioner of police, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu on Sunday while advising residents of the state to disregard the two-day sit-at-home order.
Uzuegbu, in a statement issued by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Daniel Ndukwe also warned that any attempt by any individual or group to disrupt the peace and security in the state would be met with “decisive and ruthless action”.
It described the sit-at-home order and the reasons for it, as “baseless and unwarranted”.
The commissioner emphasized that “Enugu State has long moved past such criminally motivated, illegal sit-at-home calls or orders”.
According to him, such illegal sit-at-home calls are designed to destabilise social, economic and psychological well-being of the people under the guise of secessionist agitations.
“I encourage citizens to carry on with their lawful activities without fear or intimidation.
“The police, in collaboration with other security agencies, are fully prepared to maintain the peace and security across the state,” he added.
The commissioner urged parents and guardians to warn their children and wards against being used for any act inimical to the peace and security of the state.
“The legal consequences of such involvements will be dire,” he stated.
He enjoined the people to stay vigilant, law-abiding, and report suspicious activities or individuals to the nearest police station.
“For emergencies, the public can contact the Command via the following numbers: 08032003702, 08098880172, 08086671202 or [email protected],” he added.
(NAN)
