On Monday the Imo State police command has warned the ousted local government chairmen who served under former Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha to rescind their proposed protest today.
The police said such is capable of leading to a total breakdown of law and order.
In a press release signed by Orlando Ikeokwu, the Imo Police Public Relations Officer, and made available to newsmen, the command said it won’t hesitate to arrest and prosecute anyone caught in the planned protest.
According to the police release, “The command is fully aware of the court judgement directing them to return to office, and equally aware of the ‘stay of execution and status quo’ obtained by the Interim Management Committee of the present government.
“To this end, the command wish to warn both parties to maintain status quo as directed by the court until a final judgement is pronounced.
“The command also wish to state clearly that it will be ready to enforce and ensure the execution and compliance of the court judgement as soon as all legal processes are exhausted and verdict received.”
In the same vein, the command reminded them that the Covid-19 restrictions and directives as given by the state government are still on, and as such, all forms of gathering or assembly are not allowed.
It warned that any person or group of persons found violating the court order will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
