Abia State Commissioner of
Police, Anthony Ogbizi has warned members of the proscribed Indigenous People
of Biafra, IPOB, against harassing residents in a bid to enforce its
sit-at-home order on Saturday.
The Commissioner, who described
the group as “irresponsible” warned that IPOB members caught would be
prosecuted.
He gave the warning during a
patrol exercise tagged, “Operation Show of Force”, in Aba.
Represented by the Area
Commander, Aba, ACP Peter Opara, the state police boss reminded residents that
the ban against IPOB was still in force.
He called on traders to go about
their normal businesses without fear as the Police in the state have the
capacity to protect lives and property.
He said, “Residents of Aba are
advised to go about their businesses without fear; the Police have the capacity
to protect lives and property.
“I assure you that anyone who
tries to molest residents or traders will be arrested and prosecuted. You have
our security numbers; call us in case of distress.
“The markets will open. I’m
contact with leadership of the markets in Aba, they have assured me that the
markets will be open tomorrow.
“We have had a joint patrol with
the military. What is the link between the election in Anambra State and
markets in Aba? This tells you how irresponsible IPOB is,” he said.
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