The Commissioner of Police, Imo state command, CP Abutu Yaro has asked residents to go about their various businesses and ignore the sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on May 31st as they are assured of safety.
In a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bala Alkana on Friday in Owerri, the CP said that the hoodlums are only seeking an opportunity to loot and steal from members of the public while tasking them to stay clear of public space.
“Our attention has been drawn to some messages circulating, purported to have emanated from leaders of IPOB, directing innocent and law-abiding citizens of the state to sit at home on 29th, 30th and 31st of May.
“These inciting messages by disgruntled and misguided elements are targeted towards creating fear and panic on the minds of patriotic and law-abiding citizens of the state.
“The hoodlums are looking for opportunities to loot and steal from unsuspecting members of the public. The command wishes to inform the people that adequate security arrangements are put in place to guarantee their safety.”
He assured that adequate safety measures have been put in place to guarantee the safety of residents as the command is in collaboration with other security agencies to provide watertight security across the state.
“Police in collaboration with other security agencies have deployed special forces to provide watertight security across the state. Members of the public are advised to go about their lawful businesses without fear.
“Do not succumb to cheap blackmail and threats from criminal elements who cannot defeat the collective will of the people.”
He stressed that the command is battle-ready to deal decisively with hoodlums and criminal elements in accordance with the law.
Yaro tasked guardians to monitor the movement of their children and wards throughout this period and also enjoined the public to report suspicious activities to the police.
