Hoodlums, suspected to enforcing the sit-at-home order imposed on states in the southeast geo-political zone by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have set fire to a shop and a trailer truck at Eke — Obinagu suburb along the Enugu — Abakaliki Expressway in Enugu East Local Government Area of the state.
According to reports, the truck, said to be heading to Abakaliki, was attacked and set ablaze around 3: 30 am. However, the drive was said to have escaped unhurt.
Also, the shop said to be stocked with provisions was razed down while the truck said to belong to CHISCO Company was burnt to its engine.
The container strapped to the trailer is, however said to be intact.
It was observed that over 10 security operatives, led by the police had been stationed at the scene to ensure that the goods in the container are not looted.
Meanwhile, roads and streets in the state were deserted as residents observed the sit-at-home order, while social activities were grounded.
Only a few people were seen trekking on the roads. Shops, malls, petrol stations, banks and markets were shut down.
