The Chief of Defence Staff also said the military is committed to non-kinetic measures of addressing insecurity
By Kehinde Okeowo
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa on Tuesday claimed that tension in the southeastern part of the country has greatly reduced after the arrest of Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa.
He made this known in Abuja while appearing before the House of Representatives Committee on Defence to defend the 2025 budget.
According to him, the sit-at-home constantly witnesses in the region is gradually fading away with Ekpa’s arrest.
He further added that Operation Udoka by the Defence Headquarters, is restoring peace in the South-East.
Speaking before the Senate committee Musa said: “With the arrest of Simon Ekpa, it has greatly reduced the tension. Also with Operation Udoka, we’re also doing that, picking up most of the leadership that are there, taking them out, and then making sure that the place is peaceful.
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“The sit-at-home on Mondays is gradually diminishing. We’re also working with the political leaders there because we understand, as I said always, that we need to have local support because without it, it’s difficult. You know, the terrain is very challenging, so we need to work together. It is improving.”
The defence chief went on to state that there was relative peace during the Christmas holiday period due to the proactive measures of security agents.
Musa maintained the the military is committed to non-kinetic measures of addressing the security problem.
“We had some intelligence and worked ahead to ensure that everywhere was kept peaceful. That has happened and we intend to do that and continue to do more. What we try to encourage is jointness, and synergy in our operations,” he added.