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  • CP directs total enforcement of curfew in Enugu

    CP directs total enforcement of curfew in Enugu

    The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr Ahmad Abdurrahman, has directed his personnel to ensure total enforcement of the 24-hour curfew imposed on the Enugu metropolis.

    Abdurrahman gave the directive in a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, on Thursday in Enugu.

    He, however, reiterated his commitment to bring to book miscreants perpetrating criminal acts of molestation and civil disturbance against fellow citizens in the state.

    “Following the imposition of a 24-hour curfew with effect from 7p.m. of Oct. 21 in Enugu metropolis and environs until further notice by the Executive Governor of Enugu State.

    “I have directed the Area Commander, Enugu Metro, Divisional Police Officers and Heads of Tactical/Operational Units of the Command to deploy all operational assets available to them to completely enforce the curfew.

    “I further enjoin residents of the state to comply with the curfew, be vigilant and law-abiding, as the police and other security agencies in the state frantically place adequate security to normalise the situation,’’ he said.

    The commissioner urged residents to promptly report miscreants found attacking people, property or public assets to the command or nearest police station/police personnel.

    “They can call the following emergency hotlines: 08032003702, 08075390883, 08086671202 or 08098880172,’’ he said.

  • COVID-19: Enugu CP warns residents on shutdown of public places

    COVID-19: Enugu CP warns residents on shutdown of public places

    The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Ahmad Abdurrahman, has warned residents to respect the shutdown of public places order to avoid contracting Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Abdurrahman said the police would enforce the shutdown of public places, including places of worship, to check spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

    The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, quoted the commissioner as saying this in a statement made available to our correspondents on Wednesday in Enugu.

    Ndukwe said that the commissioner reassured the general public of his command’s unwavering commitment to enforce government’s restriction orders on curbing the spread of the Coronavirus.

    “This reassurance is in view of the agreement reached between the government of Enugu State and leaders of religious organisations to shutdown places of worship till further notice.

    “And the consequent denial by the Anglican Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, of media reports alleging that he opposed the government and police by not shutting down branches of the church over the COVID-19 pandemic as agreed.

    “The Commissioner, while taking into cognisance the priestly agreement and rebuttal of the alleged media reports, has enjoined citizenry, especially members of the clergy, to ensure continuous compliance with the orders and shutdown of churches, mosques and other public places of worship.

    “He noted that the Command will continue to professionally do everything within it powers to enforce the orders as stipulated, irrespective of whose Ox is gored,’’ he said.

    The police spokesman also noted that the commissioner advised the citizenry to remain vigilante, steadfast and prayerful in the fight against the deadly scourge.

    “The citizenry should reach the Command on 08032003702, 08075390882 or 08086671202, or by sending electronic mail to contact042ppro@gmail.com for emergencies, complaints, enquiries and suggestions,’’ he said.