Governor
Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state has declared a three-day curfew in the
commercial city of Aba following heightened tension arising from the
invasion of Nigerian military.
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Abia State has for the past few days been the focus of security
searchlight occasioned by the reported skirmish between some groups in
the State, especially Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) with men of the
Nigerian Army.
Government notes and has observed the frenzy of activities of
members of IPOB within Afara – Umuahia, the ancestral home of the leader
of IPOB for some months now.
Government is equally aware of the recent proclamation by the
Nigerian Army of Operation Python Dance II within the South-East
geopolitical region of Nigeria.
The operation as declared by the Army is intended to check
kidnapping, banditry, assassination, secessionist activities within the
region, amongst other forms of criminal activities.
The recent confrontation between the Nigerian Army and members of
IPOB on Sunday, 10th September, 2017, could presumably be attributed to
the commencement of the said Operation Python Dance II.
The Abia State Government unequivocally states that Abia is a
component State of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and subscribes to the
supremacy of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and
all other extant laws.
While the Government of Abia State recognizes the right of the
Nigerian Army and other security agencies, to perform their statutory
duty of protection of lives and property of Nigerian citizens, such
duties must be carried out within acclaimed Nigerian and international
standards of engagement with the civil populace, with due respect to the
human rights of citizens and sanctity of human lives.
The Abia State Government is committed to the protection of the
lives and properties of its citizens and others residing and doing
business within the geographical entity called Abia State.
Abians and others living within Abia, are advised to remain law
abiding and carry on their lawful business without fear, as efforts by
Government will be made to reduce friction between the civil populace
and military personnel in the State.
Meanwhile, Aba residents are advised to observe a curfew from 6pm to 6am from today 12/09/2017 to 14/09/2017.
Persons residing within the State are strongly advised to remain
law abiding, while going about their lawful business without fear of
molestation, and, not engage in any form of confrontation with military
personnel or other security agents.
The Government recognizes the constitutional Right to Freedom of
Movement for all Nigerians, but objects to the influx of people into
Abia State for purposes of unsettling the enduring peace in the State.
Finally, Abia State will co-operate with security agencies to maintain the rule of law and order in the State.
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