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The Abia State government has raised an alarm over plans by hoodlums to attack key locations in the state and cause unrest.
The state commissioner for information, John Kalu said some of the hoodlums are expected to come from outside the state, and he is urging parents to ensure and advise their children not to get involved in the activities of the hoodlums.
Mr Kalusome called for extra vigilance and strict adherence to the 8pm to 6am curfew.
He added that the state government remains confident that the security architecture within the state is robust enough to prevent the planned attack and bring perpetrators to justice.
Abia govt raises alarm on plot to attack key locations in state
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The Abia state government, on Thursday, shut down the Union Primary School, Afaraukwu in Umuahia North LGA on grounds that suspected explosives were found in the classroom.
According to the information commissioner, John Kalu, the decision was taken to protect the pupils.
Mr. Kalu said the explosive devices may be relics of the civil war era, owing to “evidence of corrosion”, adding that the state government is collaborating with security agencies to uncover the source and nature of the devices.
“Abia State Government is currently working with relevant security agencies in the state to unravel the source and nature of the suspected explosive devices found at Union Primary School, Afaraukwu in Umuahia North LGA.
The Abia State government has shut down a primary school following the discovery of suspected explosive devices on Thursday, April 8, 2021.
The devices were reportedly found by students of Union Primary School, Afaraukwu in Umuahia North local government area of the state, prompting a temporary closure.
The state s Commissioner for Information,
John Kalu, said initial examination of the devices show evidence of corrosion leading to suspicion of the materials being relics of the Nigerian Civil War which ended over 50 years ago. We are awaiting definite official report from the EOD squad of the Nigeria Police who are currently investigating the incident, he said.
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