Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed doubts that releasing Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), would end the insecurity plaguing the South-East region. Soludo argued that criminals have hijacked the Biafran struggle, exploiting Kanu’s name to perpetrate organized crime and fuel insecurity.
According to Governor Soludo, these individuals have turned to “lucrative criminality,” engaging in armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism, and idolatry. He emphasized that their activities have nothing to do with the genuine liberation struggle but are driven by greed and lawlessness.
Mr. Soludo revealed that over 99% of criminals arrested in Anambra in the past two years were Igbo, with more than 70% being non-indigenes of the state. He described the so-called agitators as organized criminal gangs, hiding in forests and kidnapping innocent citizens for ransom.
The governor announced plans to launch ‘Operation Udo Ga Chi’ (Operation Peace Shall Reign), a state-wide security initiative aimed at tracking criminals and securing forests. He urged religious leaders, traditional rulers, and residents to take ownership of their communities and cooperate with security agencies.
Mr. Soludo’s comments come as the Nigerian government faces pressure to address the insecurity in the South-East region. The situation has raised concerns about the impact of criminal activity on the region’s economy and social stability.
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