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The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Tuesday, said he doubted if the release of the detained leader of the separatist Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, would end the pervasive insecurity in the South-East, News360 Nigeria reports.

Soludo argued that criminals had hijacked the Biafran struggle and were now exploiting the Biafran struggle and Kanu’s name to perpetrate organised crime and fuel insecurity in the South-East region.

Soludo noted that under the guise of agitation, these individuals had turned to “lucrative criminality,” engaging in armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism, and idolatry.

He insisted that their activities have nothing to do with the genuine liberation struggle, stating that such crimes are purely driven by greed and lawlessness.

Speaking during a press briefing at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia on Tuesday, Soludo revealed that over 99 per cent of criminals arrested in Anambra in the past two years were Igbo, with more than 70 per cent being non-indigenes of the state.

“The so-called agitators have transformed into organised criminal gangs,” Soludo said. “They hide in forests, kidnapping innocent citizens for ransom, and they justify their atrocities under the pretext of Biafra. Let us be clear—this has nothing to do with any liberation movement. Criminality has taken on a life of its own. These people have tasted blood, and now, money is their motivation.”

The governor expressed doubt that the release of the detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, would end the crisis, as the criminals appear to have severed ties with the original agitation.

“Kanu and IPOB have repeatedly dissociated themselves from these criminals,” Soludo explained. “Even if Nnamdi Kanu is released today, I’m not sure they would listen to him because what they now pursue is wealth, not liberation. They have become enemies of the people they claim to protect. Who are they fighting for when they kidnap and kill their own people?”

Soludo further decried the complicity of some communities in shielding these criminals, adding that insecurity in the region was sustained because some locals viewed security agencies as adversaries and the criminals as liberators.

“Our people know these criminals. They are our brothers, cousins, and neighbors,” he said. “It’s unfortunate that in some communities, people contribute food to sustain these criminals hiding in the forests. How do you fight insecurity when people see criminals as heroes and the police as the enemy?”

The governor announced the plan to launch ‘Operation Udo Ga Chi’ (Operation Peace Shall Reign), a state-wide security initiative scheduled to commence after January 25.

The operation, Soludo said, would deploy 163 branded vehicles for stop-and-search activities and integrate advanced surveillance technology to track criminals and secure forests.

“We are intensifying our security measures with both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches. We have trained forest guards to work with vigilantes and LG authorities to reclaim our forests. I call on these criminals to embrace our amnesty window, which remains open until the end of February,” Soludo added.

Calling for collective action, Soludo urged religious leaders, traditional rulers, and residents to take ownership of their communities and cooperate with security agencies.

“Insecurity is a monster that must be confronted collectively,” the governor emphasized. “If you see something, say something. Anambra will no longer be a haven for criminals masquerading as freedom fighters.”

He expressed gratitude to the Federal Government and security agencies for their , reiterating his istration’s resolve to rid the state of criminal elements and ensure lasting peace and security.

https://news360ng.news/why-releasing-nnamdi-kanu-may-not-solve-insecurity-issues-in-southeast-soludo/

Tell the governor some things are better not said by an elder in the market square, If truly you said you love your brother

This mumu is still talking. This Buffon is the reason why Anambra is the most insecure state in the south east

This man is only wise when he remain silent

Kanu & Ekpa are in custody yet insecurity persists
Which means neither was behind it in the first place

Agbado zombies are confused

mcbreeze:
This man is only wise when he remain silent

...he remains...

If Nnamdi Kanu is released, then all Nigerian prisoners (including those sentenced to death for committing murder) should also be release.

How will the families whose breadwinners, daughters, and children were murderd at Nnamdi Kanu's command get justice if the terrorist is released.

Insecurity in Nigeria is a cabal thing just like in the oil and gas , power and energy sector .
People are getting billions monthly from it and will stop at nothing to ensure it continues .

Na wa o

Watch how tribalism will choke this thread
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Soludo no body said it would end it
We are saying releasing Kanu would help differentiate between genuine agitators and from criminals



It's funny how Soludo that was preaching Nnamdi Kanu release when he was elected have now changed mouth since Tinubu gave few of his people Appointment

UncleAyo:
If Nnamdi Kanu is released, then all Nigeria prisoners including those sentenced to death for committing murder should also be release.

🦎🦎Yoruba man🦎🦎 Sunday Igboho has been released, why didn't all the skull miners, Criminals in your region released as well.

Good development by the governor but I wish that those security agents will be highly monitored with cameras fix on those vehicles.

Government must monitor what they are doing in the field to know who are in government working with these criminals.

That's what is obtainable in other places, you don't just give them a vehicle and guns and then believe that everything is going on well without monitoring them.

What exactly is soludo talking about? Is he saying kanu should not be released as that would not bring an end to insecurity in the south east?Anambra state is not the only state in the south east,if there is insecurity in your state, fine solution to it, instead of linking it to annamdi kanu's release or not ,it's absolute nonsense.

Useless man. When he wanted power he went straight to him to take pix

Mugun44:
Kanu & Ekpa are in custody yet insecurity persists
Which means neither was behind it in the first place

Agbado zombies are confused

Did Nnamdi Kanu and Ekpa retrieved the guns they gave to criminals before they went to prison?
Their boys are using the AK47s given to them by their criminals godfathers to terrorize ala Igbo.
What is happening in Igboland today is the ugly legacy of Nnamdi Kanu.

Soludo is one of only a few sensible public leaders in the SE.

Dapromzy333:

https://news360ng.news/why-releasing-nnamdi-kanu-may-not-solve-insecurity-issues-in-southeast-soludo/

There is no how South east will have peace without giving them Biafra or igbo nation as the case may be. MNK is even irrelevant in this case. Some people have declared Biafra in Finland and working towards it. Even if it takes 100yrs, every igbo baby knows the cause and the ideology. It will never die.

casualobserver:
Soludo is one of only a few sensible public leaders in the SE.

Lol, Same way you exalted Buhari and now doing same to Tillunbu, Tomorrow when they leave power, you start criticisms.

Wahala!!!
The SE is very safe joor.
Abeg, let those resident in other region Atleast Travel home for December celebration.

I repeat the SE is Safe.

Just gotten the inspiration now.... I think those who are majorly behind the extended detention of Nnamdi Kanu are powerful people of his own tribe and kinsmen. As long as they are eating from the corruption in Nigeria, they will be the same people whispering into Tinubu’s ears not to release him yet.

A man's enemy are those from his own household.

Mugun44:
Kanu & Ekpa are in custody yet insecurity persists
Which means neither was behind it in the first place

Agbado zombies are confused

Were you expecting that insecurity will end immediately they are arrested.?

The bad seeds they planted has germinated and taken roots!

occfx:


There is no how South east will have peace without giving them Biafra or igbo nation as the case may be. MNK is even irrelevant in this case. Some people have declared Biafra in Finland and working towards it. Even if it takes 100yrs, every igbo baby knows the cause and the ideology. It will never die.

Soludo said it inplain english that there is there nothing like Biafra agitation for freedom rather criminal organized themselves to rob and kidnap the same people them pretend to fight for. IPOB don cast.Now they are going to treat every so called Biafra agitator as criminals while Nnamdi kanu will face his trial.

Soludo says it as it is. This is the type of person Ndigbo should put forward, not Bitter Obi

Is this educated illiterate saying Kanu should not be released then?

UncleAyo:
If Nnamdi Kanu is released, then all Nigerian prisoners (including those sentenced to death for committing murder) should also be release.

How will the families whose breadwinners, daughters, and children were murderd at Nnamdi Kanu's command get justice if the terrorist is released.

Once it's Igboish, all your veins stand erect. What did you say about the Fulani herdsmen released and even "repentant terrorists"? What about Sunday Igboho? Niger Delta militants?

Your hate will only ruin your heart

unclejb2:
This mumu is still talking. This Buffon is the reason why Anambra is the most insecure state in the south east

U will still shout, if he(the govnor) started bringing the armies to kill all those ipob miscreants. Mugu

Hmm.
The thugs, cultists MNK gave guns to in the disguise of ESN fighting heardsmen no longer pledge allegiance to him, they now pledge allegiance to Ekpa.

The SE Governors should stop embarrassing themselves and man up. Crushing this criminals, thugs and cultist posing as freedom fighters is not rocket science.

If he is lucky he doesn't die in the prison, by the time he is out, he will be 105 years old.

An average Biáfr*n is a ccannibal, criminal & terrorist (3-in-1).

To them this terrorist is innocent.