The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has revealed a significant reduction in tension in the Southeast following the arrest of Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa.
General Musa made this disclosure on Tuesday while appearing before the House of Representatives Committee on Defence to defend the 2025 budget proposal.
According to him, the enforcement of Operation Udoka by the Defence Headquarters, along with Ekpa’s arrest, has led to the gradual fading of the sit-at-home directive in the region.

“With the arrest of Simon Ekpa, it has greatly reduced the tension. Also, with Operation Udoka, we’re picking up most of the leadership involved in these activities, taking them out, and ensuring peace in the region,” Musa said.
He further noted that the infamous Monday sit-at-home order is “gradually diminishing,” as the military collaborates with local political leaders to sustain peace in the challenging terrain.
“The sit-at-home on Mondays is gradually diminishing. We’re working with political leaders in the region because we understand that local support is crucial for achieving sustainable peace. It is improving,” he added.
General Musa also highlighted the relative peace experienced during the Christmas holiday period, attributing it to proactive security measures.
“We had some intelligence and worked ahead to ensure that everywhere was kept peaceful.
That has happened, and we intend to do more. Our focus remains on jointness and synergy in operations,” he stated.
He reiterated the military’s commitment to adopting non-kinetic approaches to address security challenges in the Southeast while maintaining peace and stability.
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