Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has ordered the search of residential houses of people of Cross River State for recovery of looted items.
The Governor said in a press release signed by his Special Adviser, Media, and Publicity
Christian Ita that security agents should take legitimate action to halt violence and recover the stolen items.
Prof Ayade confirmed that more soldiers were deployed to Calabar to help quell violence
and asked security agencies in the State to take legitimate actions to halt the arson and carnage witnessed in some parts of Calabar.
The governor also wants the security agents to carry out a house to house search for looted
property and arrest everyone involved in the looting of both public and private property in the state.
The Governor who said he understands the pain of the people averred that there was
a need to protect the commonwealth of the people is currently under threat by some
persons who are desperately trying to discredit the peaceful disposition of Cross Riverians.
He urged the security agencies to take legitimate actions to ensure that calm returns to
the State especially as the Government was already working towards ensuring
that they meet the demands of those who genuinely took part at the End SARS march.
The Governor also called on Cross Riverians to rise and defend their land from criminal elements bent on destroying the image of the State.
Similarly, Ayade reinforces the dusk to dawn curfew, reminding everyone who lives in
Cross River State that the dusk to dawn curfew imposed by him was still in force.
“Consequent upon this, everyone is advised to remain indoors as security agencies will not tolerate any non-compliance, ” It stated.
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