By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

Residents of Anambra State on Friday returned to their businesses after a no show on the first day of the #EndBadGovernment protest.

This is coming as police in the state has hailed the residents for boycotting the protest.

Unlike the first day of the protest where businesses, banks, etc, were closed and streets and roads deserted, public places were on the second day of the protest opened and businesses going on.

According to a trader, Mrs Onyekachi Ogini, “We cannot join the protest. They are the people who voted for Tinubu, so they should enjoy the government of the man they voted. We cannot join them.”

Meanwhile, the state commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Itam, in a press statement commended residents of Anambra State for their peaceful conduct so far.

The statement signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said: “The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam extends his commendation to Ndi Anambra, particularly the youth, for their exemplary conduct in promoting national peace.

“The Commissioner reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to enhancing public security and safety.

“In this regard, the Police, in collaboration with other security agencies, have re-strategized their security patrols and surveillance operations across the State.

He said that the measures are aimed at preventing crime and ensuring that law-abiding citizens can carry out their lawful activities without harassment.

“The Commissioner of Police urges the public to remain vigilant, and law-abiding, and to report any criminal activities or breaches of public peace to the nearest police station”, the statement added.

The command also gave out contacts of various units of the police for residents to report any act of lawlessness.

Area Command Awka: 08033382097

Area Command Aguata: 08066069335

Area Command Ihiala: 08136025679

Area Comman Otuocha: 08935602795

Area Command Onitsha: 08033979326

Area Command Nnewi: 08028593542

Area Command Oraifite: 08066664445

Area Command Ogidi: 08037505738

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