Anambra Police boss, John Abang
By Sunny A. David
Anambra State Police Command has arrested about 65 persons for violation of COVID-19 curfew order in various parts of the state.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Haruna Mohammed, who disclosed this in a statement issued in Awka and available to newsmen, said 24 were arrested at Umunze, 15 in Onitsha and 20 in Nnewi Area Command.
Mr. Mohammed said all the cases were under investigation after which suspects would be charged to court for prosecution.
According to PPRO: “Between 8/5/2020 and 13/5/2020, the Command arrested a total of 65 suspects who violated the curfew on COVID-19 pandemic in Anambra State.
“Out of the suspects, 24 were arrested at UMUNZE, 15 in Onitsha and 20 in Nnewi Area Command. Fifteen vehicles were also impounded.
“In Umuchu, a TOYOTA Hummer Bus with registration number JXL 76 YF conveying 19 young men from the North and travelling to Asaba, Delta State was intercepted and turned back.
“In Awka, Six Suspects were also arrested on the 12/5/2020 at Big ballers lounge Abakaliki Street Awka. The suspects are, (1) Nwoye Loveth ’f’, (2) Anigbogu Michael ‘m’, (3) Michael Ogbonna ’m’, (4) Eric Nwafor, (5) Ani Blessing ’f’ and (6) Mirabel Ishewu ’f’.
“The Command is determined to enforce the curfew order to the letter and will therefore not hesitate to arrest and prosecute any individual or group of persons found violating this Government order.
“In view of the foregoing, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. John Abang, solicits the cooperation and understanding of the public by adhering strictly to this government’s directive aimed at containing the spread of the disease which has become a global pandemic.”
