A vehicle conveying vegetables, tomatoes and other perishable foodstuff has been set ablaze by unknown persons in Enugu.

It was learnt that the incident occurred at Edem Junction, Ibeagwa, Nike in Enugu East Local Government Area l and the vehicle was said to be coming from the Ugwogo end of the Opi/Enugu bypass when it was blocked and set on fire by the marauding hoodlums.

Sympathizers were said to have put a call to the State Fire Service prompting a quick response by the Ogui Road fire service station, who quickly rushed to the scene.

The Public Relations Officer of Enugu state police command,, Daniel Ndukwe, could not be reached to give further details but a senior police officer, while confirming the incident, noted the perpetrators were only trying to instil fears in the minds of the people, who had stopped obeying the sit-at-home order, which has since lost its potency as residents have been going about their lawful duties without fear of reprisals and attacks.