Contrary to the reports that there were sporadic gunshots in major cities of Enugu, JOURNALIST101 reports that except the ugly incident at Topland, Amechi Road, there was no shooting anywhere else in the state capital.
The reports pandemonium at Nowas, Okpara Avenue, Abakpa Market, GRA, Holyghost, Uwani, Trans Ekulu, etc., as a result of sporadic gunshots is misleading.
Our investigation revealed that the confusion was as a result false information and panic. No single person out of the many persons that spoke to our correspondents could confirm any gunshot in those areas but people were afraid.
Road traders along Mayor markets and Kenyetta were seen by our correspondent carrying out their commercial activities while security operatives deployed to the area were seen on the major roads.
When contacted, the Enugu State Police Command spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe said they’re yet to confirm any shooting in the state capital except the Topland Amechi-Awkunanaw incident.
Ndukwe, an Assistant Superintendent of Police in a terse statement said the disturbances were at Umueze and Agbani axis of Nkanu West LGA of the State and the situation has been brought under control.
“Following the alleged cases of sporadic shootings at Topland Amechi-Awkunanaw, snatching and burning a of Toyota Sienna vehicle and a tricycle at Umueze and Agbani axis of Nkanu West LGA of the State, by miscreants alleged to be enforcing illegal sit-at-home order, which caused panic within Enugu metropolis in the morning hours of today, 10/01/2022; citizens of Enugu metropolis and the State in general, are hereby assured that the Police, in collaboration with other Security Agencies, has brought the situation under control.
“Consequently, law-abiding citizens of the State have been enjoined to go about their lawful businesses without fear of intimidation or harassment, as Police and other Security Operatives, have been duly deployed to further thwart the untoward activities of the miscreants in the State.
“Further development will be communicated, please.”
Culled from Journalist101
