Also, the food stuffs and condiments market, Ose Okwodu Market, was crowded with buyers.
There was security beef-up in Onitsha as both the Police, Army, Navy and Civil Defence Corps were on ground to ensure the security of lives and property in case of eventualities. Security agents were stationed at various strategic places with combined patrol teams moving round the town in show of force.
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Sam Okuala, while urging residents to ignore the sit-at-home order, asked them to go about their normal businesses without fear of harassment and molestation by anyone, assuring that the police is ever ready for eventualities.
While threatening to deal ruthlessly with any person causing breach of peace, he warned parents to ensure that their children and wards remain calm and ensure peaceful movement.
Owerri, Imo State residents engaged in frantic purchase of food items and other necessities as a result of the order.
A visit to Ekeukwu and Relief Markets both in Owerri, also showed that there were panic buying among residents.
This was just as both public and private schools in the state capital have reportedly been asked to remain at home to avoid any untoward development.
But, the Imo State police command, in a statement issued by the
