Oglaigh na hEireann make threat to shops serving PSNI officers across Derry
THE Police Federation has condemned a threat dissident republicans to target businesses in Derry who serve PSNI officers.
Shadowy group Oglaigh na hEireann (ONH) issued a statement saying it abducted a man in Derry last week at Altnagelving hospital.
They gang then drove the 22-year-old man to Dungiven and shot him in a paramilitary style gun attack.
In the statement, ONH said: “Let this be a stern warning to anyone using Óglaigh na hÉireann’s name again.”
The group also said they have been ‘monitoring’ local businesses and issued a ‘warning’ to those who continue to serve members of the PSNI.
The statement added: “We’d also like to send out a warning to shops, food outlets, garages and all commercial premises serving the PSNI, RUC and British establishment.
“We have been monitoring the situation of all these premises over the last number of months.
“They have 12 hours to desist. Do not come under our radar again.”
A spokesperson for Police Federation, which represents rank and file police officers across the North, urged those responsible to stop and called on the public to show their support.
“The actions of some misguided and small-mindedindividuals are reprehensible, and should stop immediately,” the PFNI said.
“They are shunned by the vast majority of people who want to get on with their lives.
“Officers are every bit a part of the community as are the local businesses on the receiving end of these threats.
“This won’t prevent officers from doing their work on behalf of the entire community.
“Those behind the threats are a throwback to an era that thankfully is long since past.”