ENUGU State Police command has said it had beefed up security as a build up to the May 30 sit-at-home call ordered by the leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Sunday Tribune observed that motorists and travellers were thoroughly searched in their vehicles at check points along highways and strategic areas in Enugu metropolis.
The Police advised parents and guardians not to allow their children and ward to be used by any person or group of persons to threaten the existing peace and safety in the state.
In a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ebere Amarizu, on Saturday said, “The command further warn those with such notion and intention to desist from it as the state command working in partnership with sister security Agencies and relevant stakeholders is assuring residents of their safety and security.
“Those fanning the embers of any unlawful act of ordering for sit-at-home on May 30 by law-abiding members of the public under any guise with a view to truncating the existing peace in the state will be fished out and be made to face the consequence of their act in line with the law
“The commissioner of police Enugu State, Sulaiman Balarabe has enjoined all to be law abiding and go about their normal,lawful businesses in the state before,during and after the said 30th may,2019 without fear of any intimidation or molestation by any group of person or persons.”
Meanwhile, 140 persons, suspected to be members of IPOB, have been nabbed and are currently being remanded in prison custody in Enugu.
The suspects were nabbed on May 22, 2019 at Opi Nsukka axis by the Police allegedly in relation to their unlawful activities ranging from conspiracy to commit felony to wit treason.
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