Defence Chief: Southeast Sit-at-Home Order Fading as Army Takes Action
The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has reported a significant decline in the Monday sit-at-home order across the Southeast, highlighting the ongoing success of Operation Udoka. Musa revealed that the Nigerian Army is systematically identifying and apprehending key leaders of armed groups responsible for the chaos in the region.
The sit-at-home order was initially called by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as part of their demand for the release of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu. However, the directive was soon hijacked by unknown gunmen who exploited the situation to unleash violence across the Southeast.
Speaking before the House of Representatives Committee on Defence on Tuesday, Musa stated, “With Operation Udoka, we’re capturing the leadership of these groups, removing them from the equation, and ensuring the region becomes safer.”
He added that the sit-at-home order is “gradually diminishing” as the army collaborates closely with political leaders in the Southeast. “We recognize that local support is crucial to achieving lasting peace. Without it, success becomes difficult, especially in such a challenging terrain. The situation is improving,” Musa affirmed.
The Defence Chief also emphasized the Army’s continued commitment to non-kinetic approaches in addressing insecurity in the region, focusing on strategic collaborations and peacebuilding efforts.
