Gov. Umahi imposes curfew

The governor of Ebonyi has imposed curfew in the border axis of the state which he said would start from 8 pm to 6 am.

Governor Umahi said the numerous attacks in Ebonyi state were perpetrated by hoodlums who are only claiming to be IPOB/ESN members . Governor Umahi said the numerous attacks in Ebonyi state were perpetrated by hoodlums who are only claiming to be IPOB/ESN members

The Ebonyi state governor, however, noted that IPOB/ESN have continued to distance themselves from the attacks

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Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state has said the Indigenous People of Biafra,(IPOB) were not responsible for most of the numerous attacks in parts of the state.

Daily Trust reports that the governor stated this on Wednesday, April 29, while briefing newsmen on some issues discussed at the state’s security council meeting.

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state has said the Indigenous People of Biafra,(IPOB) were not responsible for most of the numerous attacks in parts of the state.

Daily Trust reports that the governor stated this on Wednesday, April 29, while briefing newsmen on some issues discussed at the state’s security council meeting.

Umahi who also the chairman of the Southeast Governors’ Forum added that the hoodlums responsible for the attacks hide under the umbrella of IPOB.

Making reference to a recent attack on a bank at Onueke in Ezza South local government area of the state, Umahi said those responsible are “pure bandits”.

He said the hoodlums after causing mayhems go on social media to claim they are members of IPOB or ESN.

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He gave security operatives in the state 72 hours to apprehend the hoodlums and prosecute them in accordance with the law.