The Anambra State Government has allayed the fears of people of the state about appearance of masked armed men in Sienna buses across major cities in the state yesterday.
According to a government statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Sir Paul Nwosu, the armed men seen are officers of the Anambra State Vigilante Group, AVG.
The Information Commissioner said following the mild tension and anxiety among the people, Government directed the Department of State Security, DSS, and the 302 Artillery Regiment, Onitsha to join in strengthening the patrol.
The government statement said normalcy has since returned to the commercial city of Onitsha and other parts of the state that earlier experienced panic, as offices and shops have since reopened.
Sir Paul Nwosu however said a few miscreants that tried to test the resolve of Government to protect lives and property of its people have been arrested by security agents and they are presently providing useful information.
Reports from Local Government Chairmen in other parts of the State revealed that people are going about their normal businesses while their local AVGs and Joint Task Forces are on red alert.
Anambra State Government is therefore calling on Ndi Anambra to go about their legitimate businesses without fear.
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