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Oladipo Abiola
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The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Kanayo Uzuegbu, has told residents to ignore a viral video which declared a sit-at-home in the state on Monday, 21, and Tuesday, 22, October 2024.
The Police Commissioner, in a statement on Sunday, released to newsmen by the command’s spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, urged residents to go about their lawful duties and activities without any fear.
Naija News understands an unidentified man in the viral video, had told residents of Enugu and other southeast states to stay indoors on the mentioned dates, claiming that they would be launching Biafran armoured vehicles.
However, Uzuegbu dismissed the order, labelling it as baseless, unwarranted, and a deliberate attempt to incite fear and unrest in the state.
He emphasised that Enugu State has long moved past such criminally motivated illegal sit-at-home orders or advice, which are often designed to destabilise the social, economic, and psychological well-being of the people under the guise of secessionist agitations.
The Commissioner assured that the police, in collaboration with other security agencies, were fully prepared to maintain peace and security across the State.
He warned that any individuals or groups attempting to disrupt public order will be ruthlessly dealt with.
Kanayo also 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, warning that the legal consequences of such involvements will be dire.
Furthermore, the Commissioner enjoined residents of the State to stay vigilant, and law-abiding, and report suspicious activities or individuals to the nearest police station.
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