The Enugu State Police Command has urged the residents of the state to disregard the Monday and Tuesday sit-at-home order.

The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, said this in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Uzuegbu 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”.

Uzuegbu 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”.

The police commissioner stated: “Enugu State has long moved past such criminally motivated, illegal sit-at-home calls or orders.

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“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 also urged parents and guardians to warn their children and wards against being used for any act inimical to the peace and security of Enugu State.

“The legal consequences of such involvements will be dire,” Uzuegbu added.

The police commissioner further enjoined the people of Enugu State to stay vigilant, law-abiding, and report suspicious activities or individuals to the nearest police station.

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