By Jude-Ken Ojinnaka
Residents of Enugu State were thrown into serious panic and fear on Wednesday as gunmen loyal to Simon Ekpa moved around many parts of the State to enforce the one-week sit-at-home declared by the Finland-based Nigerian who heads a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB).
There are reports that the gunmen shot sporadically in order to enforce the sit-at-home at the New Market axis of the State, Artisan, Emene, New Haven, Abakpa, Agbani Road and NOWAS.
The gunmen, who had their faces covered with masks, were reported to have operated in a Siena vehicle, as well as tricycles to enforce the sit-at-home.
Many parents, whose children were already in school, were seen in panic mode.
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While some rushed to pick up their kids, others were making frantic calls to the school management to ensure their children’s safety.
As of the time of filing this report, a combined team of the Army and the Police are said to be on the chase of the gunmen.
A helicopter was also seen hovering around major parts of the State.
All the banks, other businesses and schools that earlier opened for the day’s activities have abruptly shut down.
Ekpa said the sit-at-home, which commenced last Monday, is for one week.
