End has come to sit-at-home in Enugu — Police

By Raymond Ozoji

Enugu State Police Command has declared that an end to sit-at-home noting that there is nothing like sit-at-home in the State.

The Police in a press statement issued Monday 18th September, 2023, maintained that citizens have been advised to go about their lawful businesses especially on Mondays being the first working day of the week.

The press statement signed by the Command spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, said that the Police in collaboration with other security forces have reinforced on onslaughts against outlaws.

The statement reads, “At about 2.15am today, September 18, 2023, a joint security team, comprising SWAT Police Operatives of the Enugu State Command, NPF Special Forces, and Troops of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army Enugu, acting on credible intelligence, busted the criminal hideout of IPOB/ESN subversive criminal elements in Ezioha Mgbowo in Awgu Local Government Area, while they were perfecting plans to enforce the illegal sit-at-home order in the State.

“Three (3) of the hoodlums, who opened fire on the joint team upon sighting them, were neutralised, while several others escaped with severe degrees of gunshot wounds in the ensuing gunfight. Three (3) pump-action guns, ten (10) machetes, and other incriminating exhibits were recovered; while an intense manhunt for those on the run is ongoing.”

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, while commending the joint team, has reassured the security and safety of citizens as they go about their lawful businesses in the State.

He reiterated the avowed commitment of the Police and other security forces to sustain the onslaught against unrepentant violent criminals operating under any guise.

CP Kanayo, therefore, enjoined all and sundry to report individuals sighted with gunshot wounds to the nearest Police Station, while remaining law-abiding and continue to provide the Police with actionable security information and intelligence.