Abia govt raises alarm on ‘plot’ to attack ‘key locations’ in state

Abia state government said it has uncovered plots by suspected hoodlums to attack some key locations in the state.

The government raised the alarm in a statement by its Honorable Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu on Friday afternoon.

In that end, the government said security agencies in the state have been fully mobilized and placed on high alert to thwart the planned attack and bring perpetrators to justice swiftly.

The government admonished residents to stay at home before the curfew hours of 8pm to 6am.

While also cautioning Parents and guardians to ensure that their children and wards are securely at home and not in anyway associated with the hoodlums, charged them to be law abiding.

The statement reads in part: “Abia State Government has uncovered plots by yet to be properly identified hoodlums to attack some key locations within the state soon.

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.

“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 anyway 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.

The government, however assured residents that the security architecture within the state is robust enough to prevent the planned attack adding that the State government led by Dr Okezie Ikpeazu will not spare any resource in ensuring the protection of law abiding citizens.