On Wednesday, residents of Enugu State were thrown into a state of fear as unknown gunmen moved around the state enforcing the one-week sit-at-home declared by the Simon Ekpa-led faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.
WITHIN NIGERIA learned that the gunmen fired sporadically at the State’s New Market axis, Artisan, Emene, New Haven, Abakpa, Agbani Road, and NOWAS.
The gunmen, who wore masks over their faces, were said to have operated in a Siena vehicle as well as tricycles.
Many parents with children in school were seen in a state of panic.
While some parents rushed to pick up their children, others made frantic calls to school administration 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 chase of the gunmen.
A helicopter was also seen hovering around major parts of the State.
All the banks, other businesses and schools who earlier opened for the day’s activities have abruptly shut down.
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