Skip to main content

BREAKING: Army to withdraw troops from Abia

By
- Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state has said that soldiers would be withdrawn from the state on Friday September 15
 
- The Army had deployed troops to Abia state to forestall break down of law and order
 
- Governor Ikpeazu also noted that he would meet with the President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss possible ways of relaxing Operation Python Dance II in the state
 
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state said on Thursday September 14 that soldiers would be withdrawn from the streets of Umuahia, the state capital, and Aba, its commercial nerve centre, by Friday September 15.
 
GO VIRAL NAIJA gathered that Ikpeazu made this known at Government House, Umuahia, while reacting to the security situation in the state. Umuahia had been a scene a violence September 14, when soldiers allegedly shot 3 people and the commissioner's office was attacked. Calm was however said to have been restored to the state.
 
He said the situation in the past few days, which led to the deployment of soldiers ahead of `Operation Python Dance II’, a military exercise by the Nigerian Army, had generated great concerns to both the government and the people. 
 
“I will also be meeting the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, to discuss possible ways of relaxing Operation Python Dance II in the state for now”, he said.
 
He added that the withdrawal would not affect pre-existing military checkpoints at various locations in the state and warned mischief makers to stay away from Abia, warning that agitations and protests would not be tolerated.
 
“Mischief makers who want to use Abia as their base, let me announce to you that henceforth, Abia will be too hot for you to carry out your wicked acts.
 
“The state government will work with security agents to ensure the protection of lives and property without fear or favour. There will be no hiding place for you.”
 
He also urged residents of Aba to fully observe the current curfew in the city and ensure that they cooperate with security agents to maintain peace and order.
 
Ikpeazu said it was in the interest of the people of Abia for peace and security to be restored, as meaningful progress could not be achieved in an atmosphere of violence and anarchy.
 
He further advised members of the public to stop spreading rumours capable of throwing the state into disorder, warning that anyone caught perpetrating such acts would be dealt with according to the law.
 
“I swore to protect lives and properties of all Abians and residents and that I must do.
 
“I, therefore, call on all to support our efforts at making sure that lasting peace prevails in our dear state,” Ikpeazu added (NAN).
 
Meanwhile, watch this funny video by GO VIRAL NAIJA by clcking on the link below:
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Okorocha reportedly surprises 2,000 keke riders with free cars in Imo

By
- Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state gave out 2,000 free cars to tricycle riders in the state - Okorocha says the gesture is part of the move by the state government to halt the use of tricycles as means of transport in the state - The beneficiaries got a car each through raffle draw Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo surprised 2,000 residents of the state with free cars on Thursday, August 31, Jones Fcc Onwuasoanya, a member of his media team, has confirmed. GO VIRAL NAIJA learnt that the governor gave out the cars to some tricycle operators in the state as his government plans to face out the mode of transportation. The free cars were handed over to the tricycle operators after a raffle draw. “The governor of Imo state, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has transformed about 2000 keke operators to automatic car owners,” Jones said on social media. “The car gifts, which are in line with the Rescue Mission administration's urban renewal program, came as the governor directed that the opera...
Post a Comment
Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes highest goal scorer ever in a single World Cup Qualifying campaign in Europe

By
- Romelu Lukaku and Cristiano Ronaldo both score hat-tricks for their national side - They were both in action for thier countries in a 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Ronaldo is now joint top goalscorer ever in one World Cup qualifying campaignin Europe Cristiano Ronaldo has become the joint top goalscorer in one World Cup qualifying campaign in the history of Europe after hat-trick against Faroe Island. The Real Madrid star scored a hat-trick in his side's 5 - 1 win over Faroe Islands to take his tally to 14 goals. Ronaldo is also the second highest goalscorer ever in international football with 78 goals for Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates one of his goals in the match against Faroe Islands. The only other with that same number of goals is Predrag Mijatović who scored 14 for Yugoslavia in the 1998 FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign. Nelson Oliviera and William Carbalho were the other goalscorers for Portugal in that match. Belgium defeated Gibraltar 9 - 1 in their clash w...
Post a Comment
Read more

Hushpuppi blasts lady who strayed into his DM to advise him

By
- Hushpuppi recently blasted a woman on social media - The lady had tried to advise him about his lavish lifestyle - Hushpuppi wasn’t having any of it as he labelled her a loser Hushpuppi might have gotten his fame via the internet but this doesn’t mean he would accept the insults people throw his way online. He recently blasted a lady who mocked his lavish lifestyle via a photo of American billionaires Bill Gates and Warren Buffet. The lady then tried to advise him to change. Hushpuppi wasn’t having any of it and he let the lady know, labeling her a loser. See a screenshot of their exchange below: This is coming after Hushpuppi was accused of being a fraudster (419) by political commentator and convener of Concerned Nigerians civil society group Deji Adeyanju.   Hushpuppi recently also detailed how he and his brother used to beg people to lap them for ride in commercial buses on their way from primary school because they had no money. He advised Nigerians who also experience life ...
Post a Comment
Read more