TDAnambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has revealed that his administration has successfully dismantled over 62 criminal camps across the state since assuming office.
He made this disclosure on Wednesday while addressing State House correspondents after a closed‑door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Governor Soludo emphasized that security remains a top priority for his administration.
He noted that the state has deployed multiple community‑based security outfits to combat crime.
Among these, all working collaboratively to ensure peace and safety, are:
- the Agunechemba Vigilante Group,
- the anti‑cult squad, and,
- the anti‑touting body.
“We pride ourselves on being the safest — if not, modestly, one of the safest — states in the country, and security is key,” Soludo stated.
On the sit‑at‑home order
The governor also addressed the economic impact of the sit‑at‑home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) following the incarceration of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
He lamented that the Southeast region suffered significant losses, with many businesses and investments diverted outside the zone due to the disruptions.
However, Soludo highlighted recent progress, noting that with the cessation of the sit‑at‑home, business activities have rebounded.
He reported that over 45,000 shops reopened on Monday at Onitsha Main Market, with traders jubilant as commercial activities reached peak levels.
“The stoppage of the sit‑at‑home has restored confidence. Our people are back to work, and the economy is breathing again,” he said.
Economic impacts
Governor Soludo’s remarks underscore his administration’s dual focus on security and economic revival.
By dismantling criminal hideouts and strengthening local security networks, the government aims to consolidate peace and attract investment.
At the same time, efforts to end the sit‑at‑home have been framed as essential to restoring normalcy and safeguarding livelihoods in Anambra and the wider Southeast.
The governor’s meeting with President Tinubu is seen as part of broader consultations.
He aims to secure federal support for ongoing security initiatives and economic recovery measures in the state.
Soludo stressed that presently, 62 criminal camps have been destroyed, and thousands of shops have reopened.
He insists that Anambra is on the path to becoming one of Nigeria’s safest and most economically vibrant states.
