Sit-at-home: Gunmen cause mayhem in Ebonyi as residents scamper for safety

By Peter Okutu, Abakaliki
July 4, 2023

Gunmen numbering over eight in red regalia, patrolling in a light brown Sienna bus were seen in Ishieke community shooting sporadically.

The gunman was heard in a short video, saying, release Nnamdi Kanu; no Nnamdi Kanu no Peace.” ” You can see that Keke is burning. Destroy everything.

“It is happening in Ebonyi, Ishieke market. Destroy all of them. As you can see it, everywhere is burning. “

The affected market was deserted as gunmen went from Store to Store causing uneasiness.

The wave of this development affected the State capital as other markets within the metropolis did operate effectively.

When Vanguard visited the popular Kpirikpiri Market, some stores within the market were under lock and key as market women were seen discussing the matter in small groups.

One of the sellers in the market, (names withheld) lamented her painful ordeal

“It wasn’t funny this morning as everybody was runny helter-skelter. Some shops are closed because of the attacks in the State.”

The Abakaliki metropolis seems to be experiencing unusual quietness as residents are seen making efforts to reach their homes on time.

Sit-at-home: Ebonyi boils as hoodlums burn police van, shoot sporadically to scare citizens

Published on July 4, 2023
By Godwin Aliuna

Ebonyi communities have continued to boil as hoodlums set ablaze a police van at Ukwagba village and shot sporadically to scare citizens in a bid to enforce the seven- days sit-at-home order declared by a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, led by Simon Ekpa.

It was gathered that the hoodlums who are hellbent on enforcing the sit-at-home in Ebonyi State, allegedly stormed the Ukwagba police checkpoint and told officers to vacate, that they are not looking for them. They, however, set ablaze their police van.

The hoodlums also stormed at Ishieke police checkpoint and shot sporadically, which according to reports, caused police officers in the area to run for their lives.

DAILY POST reports that the hoodlums also stormed at Afiaohu market located along Abakaliki/Enugu Express and allegedly shot into the air to scare people. Business owners in the market were reported to have fled, leaving their wares behind.

Confirming the incident, the chairman of Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Prince Odono Okechukwu called on stakeholders of the council to show cooperation to enable him surmount all insecurity in the area.

Prince Odono who spoke to newsmen shortly after a security meeting at 135 Izhiangbo, the Council Headquarters, condemned in totality the burning of the Police Van by hoodlums at Ukwagba village.

He vowed to explore every available means to apprehend the perpetrators and appealed to Traditional Rulers, Town Union Presidents and community vigilantes to establish a functional rapport to promote peace in their areas.

Responding, the Commissioner of Information and State Orientation in Ebonyi, Jude Chikadibia Okpor expressed dismay over the apprehension in some parts of the state following reported activities of hoodlums and unscrupulous elements.

He said, “The government, therefore wishes to advise the general public to go about their lawful businesses as security agents are on top of the situation.”

When contacted for a reaction, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Ebonyi State Command, SP. Onome Onovwakpoyeya said the command had stationed officers in many strategic places in the state to forestall any breakdown of laws and order.

VIDEO: Today, 4th July 2023, there was an attack on Ishieke Market in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, reportedly carried out by individuals suspected to be members of IPOB.

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https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/07/sit-at-home-gunmen-cause-mayhem-in-ebonyi-as-residents-scamper-for-safety/

Throwback:
Imagine if Wike did not eradicate them from Rivers State, they would have paralysed the economy of a very useful and vibrant multicultural state.

Let these ones continue to enjoy Kanu as another saviour of the world.

As you make your bed, so you will lay on it.

ArewaNightmare:
this Gunmen will favor me and my family ooo 😜😆😜😆

Akosileak:
What's the benefit(s) of this sit at home sef?

Racoon:
These one are bloody criminals masquerading as freedom fighters.

naptu2:


https://dailypost.ng/2023/07/04/sit-at-home-ebonyi-boils-as-hoodlums-burn-police-van-shoot-sporadically-to-scare-citizens/