Chris Ezike Imo CP |
Owerri – The Commissioner of Police, Imo state, Mr. Chris Ezike, Monday, said that the police has started show of “force” to build public confidence, ahead of the planned sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra, in the state.
The CP also described the act as unpatriotic and inciting,
through a release issued to newsmen in Owerri, by the Police Public Relations
Officer, PPRO, Mr. Andrew Enwerem.
According to the release, “The attention
of the Imo State Police Command has been drawn to the statements, claims,
publications and posts circulating in the social media by groups who claim to
be representing Independent People of Biafra ,IPOB.
“Movement for the Actualization of
Sovereign State of Biafra ,MASSOB, and Biafra Independence Movement ,BIM,
directing law abiding citizens and innocent Nigerians to sit at home on 30th
May, 2017 in remembrance of the struggle for Biafra Independence.
“These publications are not only
inciting but represent an unpatriotic and hostile propaganda against the
sovereignty of the Nigerian State.
“The Inspector General of Police has
already declared the publication and utterances illegal and deliberate attempt
to disrupt public peace, safety and security.
“He has accordingly directed all State
Commissioners of Police to place their States on red alert and ensure that
these unpatriotic elements do not infringe on the rights of other persons and
therefore cause a breakdown of law and order.
“He further directed that security
officials must be polite, civil, fair but firm in dealing with the situation.
“In consideration of these unfolding
circumstances, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State, CP Chris O. Ezike acting
in conjunction with heads of other security agencies wish to assure all
citizens and residents of the State.
“We have the capacity and capability to
protect them. They are advised to go about their lawful business and not to
fall prey to the propaganda and directives of individuals or group of persons
whose identity remains largely unknown.
“Parents, guardians are
advised/counseled to restrain their children and wards from engaging in violent
conduct and other acts likely to bring them in confrontation with the law.
“Already, security forces/agencies have
begun a Show of Force and other simulation exercise within the metropolis aimed
at sensitizing the public and building their confidence that they will be
protected.
“Members of the public are advised not
to panic when they see such exercise in progress. The State Police Command
wishes all Imolites and indeed all Nigerians happy Democracy Day.”
Credit: Vanguard
Newspaper
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