Abia allegedly uncover plots by hoodlums to attack the state

The Abia State government on Friday said it has uncovered plots by some unidentified hoodlums to carry out an attack in the state.

The State Government in a statement signed by the Information Commissioner, Mr. John Okiyi-Kalu claimed that the hoodlums were targeting key locations in the state as areas to attack.

Okiyi-Kalu who stated that security agencies in the state have been fully mobilized and placed on high alert to thwart the planned attack and bring those concerned to justice swiftly, advised members of the public to be vigilant and ensure that they were in their houses before the hours of 6pm to 8am of the curfew in the state. This is even as the government urged parents and guardians to ensure that their children do not associate with hoodlums.

“We wish to advise members of the public to be extra vigilant, ensure they are at home before the curfew hours of 8pm to 6am as well as monitor the activities of their neighbours.

“Parents and guardians are also strongly advised to ensure that their children and wards are securely at home and not in any way associated with the hoodlums some of whom are said to be coming from outside the state.

“Law abiding citizens are encouraged to go about their normal duties but ensure they return home before 6pm to avoid the rush associated with movement before the onset of curfew time.

“While we remain confident that the security architecture within the state is robust enough to prevent the planned attack and/or bring those involved in the plot swiftly to justice, the State Government led by Dr Okezie Ikpeazu will not spare any resource in ensuring the protection of law abiding citizens.”