IGP deploys 500 mobile policemen to restore peace in Aba, Enugu residents assured of safety

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has deployed over 500 Police Mobile Force men to Aba, Abia State to restore peace in the troubled city.
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Operations, Taiwo Lakanu, disclosed this on Friday during a duty tour to Aba, at the Aba Police Area Command.
He said that the IGP directed that peace should be restored to Abia, hence the deployment of the mobile policemen who had assumed duty in Aba.
“You can see that we have increased security and that the whole place is quite and our men are on patrol.
“For now we are still monitoring. So, for now there is no problem. We are on top of the situation. We are working in tandem with other agencies and they are cooperating with us,” he said.
Peace is gradually returning to the commercial city which was embroiled in a clash between soldiers and IPOB members.
Some roadside shops along Aba-Owerri road, St Michael’s road and other streets, and those at Ariaria International Market and New Market opened on Friday.
Meanwhile, the Enugu State Police Command has assured residents of its preparedness to checkmate any spillover of civil unrest from its neighbouring state, Abia.
The command’s spokesman, SP Ebere Amaraizu, gave the assurance in a statement on Friday in Enugu.
According to him, the command is prepared to guarantee the safety of lives and property in the state.
“The command wishes to inform members of the public, particularly residents of the state that they should not entertain fear or panic, but to go about their normal lawful businesses.
“Residents are also advised to promptly report any information concerning threat to peace, safety and security in their environment to the nearest police station or contact the state police command.
“You can also contact the command through its social media platforms of @PoliceNG_Enugu and on Facebook, @Nigeriapoliceforceenugustatecommand for prompt necessary action,’’ he said.
The spokesman said police operatives had been working in partnership with sister security agencies and stakeholders to avoid the breakdown of law and order in the state.
“The command is working in partnership with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that the existing peace and safety in the state is not compromised,’’ he said.
He listed the command’s distress call numbers to include: 08032003702, 08075390883, 08086671202 and 08098880172.