Sit-at-Home Order: Hoodlums Burn Truck, Shop In Enugu To Enforce Compliance
Hoodlums enforcing the sit-at-home directive given by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have razed a truck in Enugu state.
The sit-at-home order declared by IPOB in the South-East region was in solidarity with the leader, Nnamdi Kanu who appeared before Justice Binta Nyako at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday.
The hoodlums burnt a shop and a truck as they enforced the order at Eke — Obinagu suburb along the Enugu-Abakaliki Expressway in the Enugu East Council Area of the state, The Punch reports.
It was gathered that the truck which was said to be heading to Abakaliki was attacked and set ablaze around 3: 30 am. However, the driver was said to have escaped unhurt.
Also according to the newspaper, the shop said to be stocked with provisions was burnt while the truck said to belong to CHISCO Company was burnt to its engine. However, the container is still intact.
It was observed that over 10 security operatives led by the police had been stationed at the scene to ensure that the goods in the container were not plundered.
Meanwhile, roads and streets in the state were deserted as residents observed the sit-at-home order.
There was complete compliance in many parts of the state as business and social activities were grounded.
Only a few people were seen trekking on the roads. Shops, malls, petrol stations, banks and markets were closed.
