Sit-at-home: Ebonyi directs security agencies to kill any miscreant found with gun

The Ebonyi government has directed all security agencies, including Ebube Agu, to kill any miscreant found with a gun or dangerous weapons within the state.

TheCable had reported that pandemonium that broke out in Abakaliki, the state capital, following sounds of gunshots that rented the air on Monday morning.

The development was said to be connected to the alleged enforcement of a “sit-at-home’’ order.

Residents scampered to safety while shops, markets, and banks suspended operations.

In a statement by Uchenna Orji, the commissioner for information and state orientation, the Ebonyi government said it remains committed to ensuring the security of lives and properties of residents.

It added that residents should disregard the sit-at-home order.

“We direct all security agencies and Ebubeagu Security Outfit to neutralise any miscreant found with a gun and or dangerous weapon in the state,” the statement reads.

“This is because government has noted the tension generated in the state on Monday over the purported ‘sit-at-home’ order by non-state actors and the apprehensions that followed the unfounded rumour.

“Members of the public are enjoined to disregard the rumour of the purported enforcement of the ‘sit-at-home’ order in the state.

“It is false and nothing but a figment of the imaginations of enemies of the state fanned by opposition forces to scare law-abiding citizens.

“It is noteworthy to mention that no house was burnt and no killing was recorded in Ebonyi or any part thereof.

“The governor has directed security agencies and Ebubeagu Security outfit to constantly patrol Abakaliki and the various local government areas.

“Members of the public are enjoined to go about their normal businesses without fear. All markets, business centres and public places are to remain open.

“Suspicious movements should be promptly reported to the nearest police post or security checkpoint or call: 07013440807 or 07064515001.”

The government added that all the antics of the enemies of the state must be resisted by the people.