Illegal Sit-At-Home Advise: Enugu CP Urges Residents To Ignore Order

The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, has urged residents to ignore a criminally minded viral video from an unidentified individual advising them to sit-at-home tomorrow, Monday, 21st, and Tuesday, 22nd October 2024.

Uzuegbu described the advise and the reasons for it as baseless, unwarranted, and a deliberate attempt to incite fear and unrest in the State.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, in a statement made available to newsmen in Enugu on Sunday on behalf of the CP emphasised that Enugu State had long moved past such criminally motivated illegal sit-at-home orders or advise, which are often designed to destabilise the social, economic, and psychological well-being of the people under the guise of secessionist agitations.

The Commissioner encourages citizens to carry on with their lawful activities without fear or intimidation, assuring them that the police, in collaboration with other security agencies, were fully prepared to maintain peace and security across the State.

The statement warned that any individuals or groups attempting to disrupt public order would be ruthlessly dealt with.

CP Kanayo also urges parents and guardians to warn their children and wards against being used for any act inimical to the peace and security of the State, warning that the legal consequences of such involvements will be dire.

Furthermore, the Commissioner enjoins residents of the State to stay vigilant, law-abiding, and report suspicious activities or individuals to the nearest police station. For emergencies, the public can contact the Enugu State Command via the following numbers: 08032003702, 08098880172, 08086671202, or email: infoenugupolice@gmail.com.