Tensions As 47 Boko Haram Prisoners Arrive Anambra State

Anambra state was tension soaked yesterday, following reports that about 47 Boko Haram suspects have been relocated to Ekwulobia Prisons in Aguata Local Government Area of the state, Vanguard reports.

Gov. Obiano.

Hundreds of youths took to the street over the weekend when the rumour first broke about the alleged relocation, leading to the closure of major markets in  the state.

It was gathered that prisons officials at the Ekwulobia Prisons did not shown any sign that new inmates were brought it.

However, findings shown that last night, 47 Boko Haram prisoners were brought to Ekwulobia prisons at mid-night of Sunday, June 28, under tight security.

It was observed that agitated people in different parts of the state were seen making telephone calls over this development.

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Those whose relatives are serving sentences in the medium security prison are expressing worries over this development, saying their relatives might be in grave risk, given the antecedents of Boko Haram suspects.

The senior special assistant on media to the state governor, James Eze, in a statement, said that the governor is not aware of the relocation arrangement.

Eze noted that Governor Obiano is concerned about the development and has made effort to the speedy resolution as a way to establish peace and understanding among these people.

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He added that the governor has sought  and gotten assurances from the highest authorities saying that soon the issue would be resolved.

Meanwhile, traders in the commercial town of Onitsha have reiterated that  they will continue their protest over the alleged relocation of prisoners from northern part of the country to Ekwulobia Prisons.

 

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