The Anambra State Police Command has commended residents for resisting the Monday sit-at-home order orchestrated by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) in the South East.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, through a statement on Wednesday, lauded the people’s resilience.
The illegal sit-at-home has severely disrupted socio-economic and academic activities across the region.
The State Commissioner of Police (CP), Ikioye Orutugu, stated that the police have intensified security measures, including the Police Safe School Initiative (PSSI), to curb insecurity.
“I want to thank the people of Anambra for standing up against the illegal sit-at-home order, thereby improving socioeconomic activities,” Orutugu said.
According to him, the PSSI is a proactive strategy aimed at safeguarding schools, students, teachers, and staff.
He also highlighted the negative impact of the sit-at-home order and reassured residents that security agencies had taken control of the streets, particularly on Mondays, to ensure public safety.
Orutugu urged residents to go about their daily activities without fear of harassment.
– NAN