By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, at the weekend raised the alarm over plans by hoodlums to attack the state tomorrow, Monday, October 26, 2020, saying that such wanton destruction of infrastructure would no longer be tolerated.

He fingered unnamed people from neighbouring states as architects of the destruction in the state.

Addressing Anambra people during a visit to him by DIG Celestine Okoye, AIG zone 13, Danmallam Mohammed, and Anambra State Police Commissioner, John Abang, the Governor called on the youths of various communities to stand up and protect public infrastructure.

He announced the easing of the curfew from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Obiano said: “Intelligence at our disposal shows that those that have been causing trouble these past days in the state are from neighbouring states. We will not allow them to destroy our infrastructure, including police stations and other government facilities, some of which we built through self-help and community efforts.

“The curfew in Anambra State has been eased and now commences from 6pm to 6am daily. This is to enable our people to gradually get back to their normal lives after the unrests recorded in some parts of the state these past days.

“Enough is enough! I warn those who still plan to cause trouble in the state to desist or face the consequences.

“I call on residents of Anambra State to join in cleaning their neighbourhoods, including drainages. The state Ministry of Environment, ASWAMA and Anambra State Clear Drainage and Forest Preservation Agency (ACDFA) have been directed to lead this effort across the state with immediate effect.”

Governor Obiano further hailed the courageous efforts of some youth groups who have organised themselves to begin the clean-up of Anambra State.

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