The Nigerian Army has dismissed a viral message circulating on social media announcing a “sit-at-home” order in the South-East, describing it as fake and the handiwork of criminal elements.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 82 Division, Lt. Col. Olabisi Ayeni, said the threat was aimed at instilling fear in the region.
Ayeni said the Army and other security agencies had already deployed a robust security architecture to ensure the safety of residents, adding that no illegal directive would be allowed to restrict the movement or freedom of law-abiding citizens.