Anambra Police battle ready over IPOB/MASSOB Protest

www.odogwublog.com reports that the Anambra State police command yesterday said it is ready to combat any public disturbance from the members of Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB and Members of Sovereign state of Biafra (MASSOB).
The Police warned members of the IPOB/MASSOB to desist from any act that will cause a breach of peace in the state today.
The police was reacting to the proposed sit-at-home order by the IPOB, in which it restricted movement in Anambra and other South -East and South-South states deemed to be within Biafra territory.
The police warned that any act that breeches peace in the state would be handled decisively by it.
In a press release signed by the command's public relations officer,  ASP Nkeiruka Nwode, the police called on residents of the state to ignore the order and go about their lawful duties.
"The command is using this medium to warn such elements to retrace their steps and desist from embarking on any act of criminality that is capable of causing breech of peace.
"We call on the people to go about their lawful duty and the police will ensure protection for all law abiding people. Police is firmly and effectively on ground."
Meanwhile, schools and markets around Anambra had already announced a work-free day and closure for its staff and members.
Some private schools it was learnt that on going to pick up their wards yesterday, were handed notes of a school-free day today.