IPOB sit-at-home has ended in South-East - Army Chief Lagbaja

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja has said that the infamous sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, in the South-East has come to an end.

He made this known during the COAS combined second and third quarter-conference held in Abuja, on Tuesday, September 12.

“We have equally heightened our efforts in containing criminalities perpetrated in the South East Region by the Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network. Through Operation Udoka, our troops have, in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders, put an end to the infamous sit-at-home order that has almost crippled socio-economic activities in the Region.

“Law-abiding citizens of the region now go about their businesses and everyday life. Similarly, our joint efforts with various government agencies have quelled attempts by criminals to disrupt economic activities in the South West region,” Lagbaja said.

Speaking on the banditry and insurgency, the army chief noted that security operatives have dealt with the activities of Boko Haram and other terrorists across the country.

According to him, the Nigerian Army has mobilized Special Forces units to tackle insecurity.

“To this end, troops’ welfare and that of their families will remain predominant in all our efforts. I intend to consolidate all existing welfare arrangements to enhance the well-being of our troops and their families as this will keep them focused on their tasks.

“In addition to providing befitting living quarters for our personnel, we shall ensure the newly introduced ‘Affordable Home Ownership Option for All Soldiers Scheme’ designed to provide affordable and high-quality post-service homes for our soldiers,” Lagbaja added.

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