The Abia state government has announced a 3-day curfew from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm starting from Tuesday, September 12 to Thursday, September 14, 2017.This is following the clash between members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Army in Abia state.According to reports, the Nigerian Army on Sunday, September 10, 2017, stormed the country home of Nnamdi Kanu, the IPOB leader.While announcing the curfew, the Abia state government called on residents of the state to be law abiding.The state government also urged the military to carry out their operation in-line with international law.According to Vanguard, the Abia government also issued a statement saying “Abia State has for the past few days been the focus of security searchlight occasioned by the reported skirmish between some groups in the State, especially Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) with men of the Nigerian Army.“Government notes and has observed the frenzy of activities of members of IPOB within Afara – Umuahia, the ancestral home of the leader of IPOB for some months now. Government is equally aware of the recent proclamation by the Nigerian Army of Operation Python Dance II within the South-East geopolitical region of Nigeria.“The operation as declared by the Army is intended to check kidnapping, banditry, assassination, secessionist activities within the region, amongst other forms of criminal activities. The recent confrontation between the Nigerian Army and members of IPOB on Sunday, 10th September, 2017, could presumably be attributed to the commencement of the said Operation Python Dance II.“The Abia State Government unequivocally states that Abia is a component State of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and subscribes to the supremacy of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and all other extant laws.“While the Government of Abia State recognizes the right of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies, to perform their statutory duty of protection of lives and property of Nigerian citizens, such duties must be carried out within acclaimed Nigerian and international standards of engagement with the civil populace, with due respect to the human rights of citizens and sanctity of human lives.“The Abia State Government is committed to the protection of the lives and properties of its citizens and others residing and doing business within the geographical entity called Abia State. Abians and others living within Abia, are advised to remain law abiding and carry on their lawful business without fear, as efforts by Government will be made to reduce friction between the civil populace and military personnel in the State.“Meanwhile, Aba residents are advised to observe a curfew from 6pm to 6am from today 12/09/2017 to 14/09/2017. Persons residing within the State are strongly advised to remain law abiding, while going about their lawful business without fear of molestation, and, not engage in any form of confrontation with military personnel or other security agents.“The Government recognizes the constitutional Right to Freedom of Movement for all Nigerians, but objects to the influx of people into Abia State for purposes of unsettling the enduring peace in the State. Finally, Abia State will co-operate with security agencies to maintain the rule of law and order in the State.”Meanwhile, Nnamdi Kanu, has accused the Nigerian Army of trying to provoke his group into a war, following reports that his Umuahia home was attacked on Sunday, September 10, 2017.
Abia state government announces curfew
While announcing the curfew, the Abia state government called on residents of the state to be law abiding.
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