Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, has imposed a 12-hour curfew
in 10 local government areas (LGAs) following a clash between soldiers and
members of the security network set up by the Indigenous People of Biafra
(IPOB).
Four residents were allegedly
shot dead in Orlu, Imo state, as a result of a clash between officers of the
Nigerian army and the Eastern Security Network (ESN), established by IPOB.
In a statement on Monday, Uzodimma expressed shock over the
killings which he attributed to a group of “militants”.
He also promised that those found culpable would be brought to book, and added that in order to restore peace to Orlu, a dusk-to-dawn curfew has been imposed on some local government areas.
He advised all citizens to adhere to the curfew as anyone
caught violating it would be treated as a suspect.
“This afternoon, I received a very disturbing report on the
activities of a group of militants who unleashed a shooting spree in the Orlu
area of the state, killing and maiming innocent citizens in the process,” he said.
“I am totally appalled by this sad report which appears to
paint a picture of near breakdown of law and order in the Orlu area. The
government condemns in its entirety this act of extreme hooliganism and
brigandage.
“This is completely unacceptable to this administration.
Those behind this callous barbarism will surely regret their actions.
“Consequently, I have directed the security agencies to fish
out, without fail, all those behind the carnage and immediately bring them to
book.
“Let no one be in any doubt that the perpetrators of this
dastardly act will ever escape justice. I assure them that they will pay for
their cruelty against a peace loving, innocent people.
“As an interim measure to immediately restore the peace in
Orlu zone, a dusk-to-dawn curfew (6 pm to 6 am) is hereby imposed in the
following Local Government Areas of Orlu zone; namely; Orlu, Orsu, Oru East,
Oru West, Ideato North, Ideao South, Njaba, Isu, Nwangele and Nkwerre.
“All law-abiding citizens are advised to comply strictly
with the curfew as announced. Anyone caught violating the curfew will be
treated as a suspect.”
The governor also noted that the situation has been brought
under control, while security operatives have been deployed on a 24-hour patrol
of the area.
“Equally, every security measure necessary has been put in
place to ensure that law-abiding citizens can go about their businesses in the
affected areas without any fear of molestation,” he added.
“The government sincerely condoles with the families of the
bereaved and all the victims of the unfortunate incident. I assure them that
those who committed the heinous crime against them and their loved ones will
never go unpunished.”
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