Biafra Day: Police Helicopter seen hovering over Aba

The Nigerian police helicopter has been seen hovering over Aba, Abia State this morning.

The view of the helicopter hovering over Aba, has caused a lot of panic to the residents, Some residents who spoke to the blog "Abacityblog.com" on anonymity, said they are not opening their shops today to avoid being a victim.

It was further learnt that some private schools in the state capital have asked parents to keep their children at home until Wednesday to avoid any unforeseen circumstances.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Adeleye Oyebade, who confirmed the exercise said his command has reviewed the security architecture of the state and reassured Abia citizens that their fundamental human rights would be jealously guarded as explicitly entrenched in the constitution.

He urged all residents in the state to go about their lawful business without entertaining any fear of molestation.

The police boss added that the surveillance is part of the command’s security arrangement.

Culled: Abacityblog.com