By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau
The ubiquitous Unknown Gunmen (UGM) allegedly enforcing a sit-at-home order in commemoration of Biafra Heroes Day slated for Thursday, May 30, have attacked Nkwo Ibagwa market in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State, injuring numerous people and destroying goods reportedly worth millions of naira.
According to multiple media reports the gunmen allegedly enforcing a sit-at-home order in commemoration of Biafra Heroes Day unleashed chaos on traders, destroying their goods and setting vehicles on fire.
Charred remains of vehicles and tricycles loaded with goods were seen scattered throughout the market.
This incident has instilled fear among residents and traders, who have been tallying their losses since the attack.
In response, there is significant tension in Enugu metropolis, with military checkpoints established on major streets and roads.
Armoured Personnel Carriers have been stationed at strategic points, resulting in traffic congestion on major roads. Soldiers are searching vehicles, particularly SUVs and luxury cars.
Elsewhere, many people stayed indoors for fear of the unknown in most cities of the South East geopolitical region like Aba, Umuahia (Abia); Owerri, Okigwe, Orlu (Imo); Awka, Onitsha, Ekwulobia (Anambra); Abakiliki, Afikpo, Unwana (Ebonyi) and Nsukka, Agbani, Obeleafor (Enugu) respectively.
Reports from Owerri, Imo state capital said traders closed their shops while the Imo State and Federal Secretariats located along Port Harcourt-Elele road witnessed low turn out of civil servants who stayed away from the offices.
In Aba, the commercial nerve center of Abia state, residents stayed at home to avoid confrontations with the sit-at-home enforcers regardless of the assurances given by the security agencies to go about their normal daily activities. READ ALSO:
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Every May 30 have been set aside for the mourning of those who died in the Nigeria-Biafra war.
