Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has ordered the State Commssioner of Police, CP Ene Okon, to thoroughly investigate the circumstances leading to “the loss of precious life and swiftly bring anyone found culpable to justice.”
Igbere TV had reported that security officials allegedly killed a protester yesterday at Uratta Junction in Aba
after it was rumoured that a tricycle operator has been killed by the security operatives.
Ikpeazu while giving the order, reiterated the need for people to stay at home during the lockdown.
He said this in a statement made available to Igbere TV on Friday night by his Commissioner for Information, John Okiyi.
The statement reads in parts,
“Please stay away from the streets unless you wish to restock between Saturday and Sunday before Monday, April 20, 2020, when another lockdown will commence in the state to enable us do the needful to secure and protect Ndi Abia. No matter what, do not leave your house without wearing a face mask and remember to wash your hands regularly, use original hand sanitizers and maintain social distance.”
“Regarding the individual who lost his life today, we sincerely sympathize with the family, and the Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has directed the State Commssioner of Police, CP Ene Okon, to thoroughly investigate the circumstances leading to the loss of the precious life and swiftly bring anyone found culpable to justice.”
“Finally, we strongly advise all citizens against confronting security agents for any reason at all. We have long set up a monitoring team that is reporting on the activities of all those enforcing the lockdown, and rather than confront armed security agents, please call 07088877797 to report your observations and we will take it from there.”
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