Enugu State Government Warns Biafra Protesters To Stay Away From Enugu

Enugu State government got information that
IPOB and MASSOB are planning a massive protest in
the state following the detention of Nnamdi KANU,
the radio Biafra director, the state government warned
the the groups through a statement issued by
Commissioner for Information, Dr Udeuhele
Ikechukwu Godwin on Sunday, January 17, 2016.

The statement reads:

“The attention of the Enugu State Government
has been drawn to the publications in the
national dailies to the effect that there was
tension in South – East following an alleged
threat by the Movement for the Actualization of
the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB and the
Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB to stage a
protest in all the states of the zone on Monday,
January 18, 2016, over the continued detention
of the Director of Radio Biafra, Mr Nnamdi
Kanu.”

“The State Government hereby distances itself
from the planned protest and therefore call on
the people of the state to ignore the said threat
and go about their normal business as all
security measures have been put in place to
forestall any breakdown of law and order in the
state.”
“Consequently, we appeal to parents and
guidance to advise and watch over their children
and wards to ensure that they are not being used
for such unlawful acts.”
“We equally appeal to leaders in our various
communities, especially Traditional Rulers to
ensure that their youths do not engage in any
activity that could undermine the existing peace
and tranquillity in the state.”
“Enugu State Government will continue to ensure
that lives and property of the citizens are
protected for them to continue to enjoy more
dividends of democracy.”