No going back on ending site-at-home – Enugu Govt

The Enugu State Government has stated that its earlier prohibition on Monday’s sit-at-home order remains in effect and has urged residents of Enugu to disregard false information and photographs posted on social media.
Concerned by the situation and the panic that broke out in the state on Wednesday, the state administration announced that the ban will be enforced in a statement released by Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the State administration.
He claims that the Enugu State Government has watched and evaluated reports of supposed gunshot occurrences in several parts of the state today and has determined that these are simply false alarmism by those opposed to peace and prosperity.
He claimed that by deliberately inciting fear and terror among the law-abiding citizens of Enugu state, these adversaries hoped to test their will to end the unconstitutional sit-at-home order.
“The peddlers and instigators of the fake news and pandemonium are already being tracked down by the government and the security agencies with a view to bringing them to book.
“The Enugu State Government, therefore, urged members of the public to disregard the falsehoods and fake images being spread on social media and go about their businesses.
“Security measures are fully in place to enforce law and order as well as safeguard lives and property.
“We must not succumb to the evil machinations of those, who have no stake in our state; those who mostly live, work, and educate their children overseas, while destroying the economy of our people, the education and future of our children at home,” he said.
He added that the state government reiterated that the ban on the illegal action would be enforced to the full extent of the law.
“All offices, markets, business premises, schools, among others, remain open and fully functional and those who want to test the collective resolve and strength of Ndi Enugu will not only be defeated but will be meted the full wrath of the law,” Onyia said