Analysts and social commentators on Monday rang the warning bell over what they described as setting in of anarchy in the South-East region following total lockdown of the five southeastern estates in compliance with the stay-at-home directive issued by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB).
• Economic activities paralyzed, Streets and highways deserted, businesses shut, residents remained indoors Streets in many parts of the south east are deserted in the wake of a sit-at-home order issued by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra. The order is to mark two days of Remembrance for Biafra Day. The order.The Advocate
He expressed optimism about the ability of the country to overcome its various challenges.
Lawan said that increased funding would enable security agencies in the country to procure adequate weapons and manpower needed to combat the spate of insecurity in the country.
While condemning the recent attacks on security formations in Imo State and the illegal release of inmates at the Owerri correctional service by unknown gunmen, the Senate president said that the federal government will ensure that it does not repeat itself.
He pledged that the National Assembly would continue to enact laws that would enable security agents to be alive to their responsibilities.
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