NSCDC (Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps) has intensified patrols on the streets of Anambra State as the IPOB (Indigenous People of Biafra) sit-at-home order enters its second day. The heightened security measures aim to ensure safety and maintain order amid the ongoing situation, with officials monitoring compliance and responding to any disturbances. Residents are being advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
Personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) patrolled the streets and major roads in Anambra State on Tuesday as the two-day sit-at-home order declared by a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) entered its second day.
This faction circulated videos and voice notes last week, urging residents of the South-East to stay indoors on October 21 and 22, and threatened severe consequences for non-compliance.
Okadigbo Edwin, the Head of Media and Tactical Operations for the NSCDC Anambra State Command, stated on behalf of State Commandant Olatunde Maku that the patrols aim to address the alleged threats and reassure residents of their safety.
Edwin announced that the state commandant had ordered “show of force operations” and “confidence-building patrols” throughout Anambra State to address the alleged threats.
He stated, “In continuation of its proactive measures to ensure public safety and security in response to IPOB’s two-day sit-at-home directive, the NSCDC state command, in collaboration with the Armed Forces and other security agencies, strategically deployed personnel across key areas of the state today, Tuesday, October 22, 2024.”
