Enugu Residents Hailed for Shunning Nationwide Hunger Protest

The Enugu State Police command has commended residents for refraining from participating in the nationwide hunger protests.

The command’s spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, gave the commendation while speaking with newsmen in Enugu on Thursday.

According to him, Enugu State is calm and very peaceful today.

“The police have witnessed commendable cooperation from residents across all areas.

“We appeal for this cooperation to continue.

“The command urges all residents to go about their legitimate businesses, as police operatives and sister security agencies are prepared to ensure the safety of lives and property in the state,” he stated.

The police spokesman emphasized that operatives were present throughout the state, noting that the command has not received any negative reports from any individuals or groups.

Residents of Enugu metropolis have largely shunned the national hunger protest, as major roads and streets remain calm.

Most residents have stayed indoors, with many malls and shops in the coal city closed, resulting in minimal vehicular movement.

A trader at Mayor Market along Agbani Road, Obi Asika, who opened his shop, said, “I have monitored the situation and noticed it is calm, which is why I opened my shop for my daily business.”

A commercial tricycle operator, Ndu Maduka, mentioned that he is operating within his local vicinity for now and will continue to monitor the situation.

It would be recalled that the organisers of the protest had earmarked Thursday, August 1 and August 10 for protests in all parts of the country including Enugu State.