Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, has expressed doubts that releasing Nnamdi Kanu,

Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, has expressed doubts that releasing Nnamdi Kanu,

the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, would put an end to the insecurity plaguing the South-East region. According to Soludo, criminals have hijacked the Biafran struggle, using it as a cover to commit organized crimes like armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism, and idolatry, driven by greed and lawlessness ¹.

Soludo revealed that an overwhelming majority of criminals arrested in Anambra over the past two years - over 99% - were Igbo, with more than 70% being non-indigenes of the state. He emphasized that these individuals have transformed into organized criminal gangs, hiding in forests and kidnapping innocent citizens for ransom, all while justifying their actions under the pretext of Biafra.

The governor stressed that the release of Nnamdi Kanu may not end the crisis, as the criminals seem to have severed ties with the original agitation. Instead, Soludo announced plans to launch "Operation Udo Ga Chi" (Operation Peace Shall Reign), a state-wide security initiative aimed at tackling insecurity in the region. This operation will involve deploying 163 branded vehicles for stop-and-search activities and integrating advanced surveillance technology to track criminals and secure forests.