The Ebonyi State Government has issued directive that all security agencies in the state, including Ebubeagu Security Network, to kill any miscreant found with a gun or dangerous weapon, following apprehension of residents in the state.
Penpushng reports that, the order was contained in a statement made available by the Commissioner for Information, Uchenna Orji, adding that Governor Dave Umahi has also directed security agencies in the state as well as members of the Ebubeagu Security Network to constantly patrol the capital city and various council areas in the state.
The source in the state, however, said the decision of the state government was in response to reported security tension in Abakiliki, the state capital, on Monday, following sporadic gunshots in the area.
Penpushing also reports that, it is recalled that, gunmen were said to have invaded the area and disrupted commercial activities, forcing residents to scamper for safety, while it was learnt that, the gunmen were said to be enforcing a- five-day controversial sit-at-home declared by a faction of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The source said an unspecified number of residents were reportedly killed by the gunmen during the attack in the state, but the Information Commissioner refuted the report, and that the purported sit-at-home did not happen in the state.
Penpushing reports that, Orji emphasized said those peddling the rumour of sit-at-home enforcement were enemies of the state fanned by opposition forces with the intent to scare residents of the state.
“The state reiterates its unflinching commitment to the security of lives and properties of the inhabitants of the state and therefore directed all security agencies and Ebubeagu Security Outfit to neutralise any miscreant found with a gun and or dangerous weapon in the state,” he stated.
Penpushing further reports that, the Commissioner enjoined residents of the state to disregard the rumoured sit-at-home and go about their normal businesses without fear.
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