The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu has asked residents of the state to disregard the Monday and Tuesday sit-at-home order.
He said this in a statement issued by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Daniel Ndukwe,
and made available to newsmen in Enugu.
The statement 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 order, which was circulated in a viral video by an unidentified individual and the reasons for it, as “baseless, unwarranted and a deliberate attempt to incite fear and unrest in the state.
“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 said
The commissioner said 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.
He also urged parents to warn their children against being used for any act that is harmful to the peace and security of the state.
“The legal consequences of such involvements will be dire,” he stated.
The commissioner also commanded the people to stay vigilant, law-abiding, and report suspicious activities or individuals to the nearest police station.
Written by Jennifer Amarachi
