By Ugochukwu Alaribe

Abia State Commissioner of Police, Anthony Og-bizi, has warned members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, that anybody found harassing residents in a bid to enforce a sit-at-home order today would be prosecuted.

Ogbizi who stated this through the Area Commander, Aba, ACP Peter Opara , during a patrol exercise tagged: “Operation Show of Force”, in Aba, warned that the ban against IPOB is still in force , stressing that any member of the organization forcing traders to sit-at-home today, will face the wrath of the law.

IPOB members 

IPOB members had yesterday stormed major markets in Aba, distributing leaflets warning traders not to open for business on Saturday, adding that there will be no election in Anambra State. Though no arrest was made, the Police assured that security has been beefed up in the city.

The CP urged traders to go about their normal businesses without fear as the Police in the state have the capacity to protect lives and property.

He said, “Residents of Aba are advised to go about their businesses without fear; the Police have the capacity to protect lives and property.  I assure you that anyone who tries to molest residents or traders will be arrested and prosecuted. You have our security numbers; call us in case of distress. The markets will open. I’m in contact with leadership of the markets in Aba, they have assured me that the markets will  open tomorrow. We have had a joint patrol with the military. What is the link between the election in Anambra State and markets in Aba?