Roads all over the state capital had an entirely different outlook from its usual daily bustling and hustling, as it were virtually deserted except for occasional movements of tricycles and a few vehicles.
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The State Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, gave the assurance while speaking during a security briefing with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Team Commanders.
The gunmen were said to also invade markets and public places to chase people away.
Governor Umahi of Ebonyi State, who stated this during a television interview on Tuesday, said there was the need to set aside a date to honour the Igbo who died during the three-year war, insisting there was nothing wrong with it
The Police Public Relations Officer in Enugu State, Ebere Amaraizu, who gave the warning in a statement, called on citizens of the state to disregard the sit-at-home directive
This followed clashes between the Biafra agitators and soldiers and policemen