As the EndBadGovernance protest enters the third day, residents of Imo State have condemned the deployment of aircraft to the state by Inspector General of Police, describing it as unnecessary and capable of worsening the tense situation in the state.
Confirming the deployment of the aircraft, the spokesperson of the State Police Command, ASP Henry Okoye, in a statement regarding the development, stated that the action is line with the IGP's directive towards ensuring total security in the state, and enjoined members of the public not to panic. 'Kudos to the Inspector General of Police , IGP, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for deploying Police Helicopter on Surveillance-Air-Patrol in Imo ,' the Police spokesman stated.
We are not participating in the protest to avoid being made the scape goat. I don't know the essence of sending the aircraft. I'm happy that Ndigbo are now speaking with one voice,' he said. A trader at Ekeonunwa Market, Mrs Emecheta Chikadibia, narrated that the sound of the aircraft caused panic in the market as people stood in apprehension watching as the helicopter hovered over the area.
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