The Enugu State government, on Saturday, threatened to shut down schools, markets, retail outlets, and hospitals that continue to obey the Monday sit-at-home in the State.
Governor Peter Mbah had, during the week, cancelled the sit-at-home order put in place by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the South-East, and promised to set up a task force to monitor compliance with his directive.
His media aide Dan Neomeh said the governor urged schools, markets, and other business outlets to comply with the cancellation of the order.
He directed residents of the State to go about their normal activities every day of the week, including Mondays.
“All concerned are required to comply with government directive as adequate security measures have been taken to guarantee their safety.
“Members of the government’s task force will be moving around to monitor compliance.
“Any market, transport or other outlets that fail to open for business risks being shut immediately,” the government warned through a statement.