The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has assured the residents of Anambra State of their safety and security as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) sit-at-home order persists. The sit-at-home directive, initially aimed at protesting the detention of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, has caused widespread concern among citizens, with many fearing possible attacks by hoodlums exploiting the order to disrupt daily life and economic activities.
To address these concerns, the NSCDC has deployed personnel to critical locations across the state, including banks, markets, and other public spaces. The deployment includes visible patrols and area dominance operations aimed at discouraging violence and reassuring the public that they can safely go about their businesses. The state commandant of the NSCDC, Olatunde Maku, emphasized that these measures are in place to protect lives, properties, and critical national assets, particularly in areas where the threat of enforcement by non-state actors is high.
Although IPOB officially suspended the sit-at-home order, many residents still observe it out of fear of violent repercussions from rogue groups. Mondays, which were previously marked by total shutdowns in commercial activities, are now seeing a gradual return to normalcy as security operations help restore public confidence. The NSCDC’s efforts have already led to an increase in operational businesses, with banks in key areas like Awka reopening during the Monday sit-at-home.
The NSCDC has called on the public to assist in maintaining peace by reporting any suspicious activities, while affirming that the patrols and protection measures will continue to ensure that Anambra’s economic activities are not crippled by fear.
