The Imo State government has denied reports that operatives of the Department of State Security, the police special squad and the military have been instructed to arrest anyone seen outside by 8:00 pm or shoot anyone trying to run.
It said the reports are the handiwork of scaremongers and persons who are opposed to efforts geared towards the protection of lives and properties in the state.
“The oppositions of Good governance are desperately trying to instil fear among Imolites after they failed to create anarchy and unrest in the State.
“Let it also be known that criminals are out there parading themselves as meaningful citizens, the security agencies are in town to enforce the law and apprehend only Criminals.
“His excellency distinguished senator Hope Uzodimma has again reassured Imolites of safety of lives and properties in Imo State.
According to him “Imo people and residents should go about their businesses without fear of molestation or harassment. What happened in the past weeks will never repeat itself again”
“We will crush anybody that attempts to cause mayhem or attack Imo people again. Government cannot surrender to blackmailers, hoodlums and perpetrators of violence who have sworn to make the State ungovernable.
“Thus, Imolites especially those in the state capital are therefore enjoined to remain law-abiding and cooperate with the security operatives in the course of their duties and go about their lawful businesses as Imo State is peaceful and well secured”.
