Sit-at-Home Fades as Security Improves in Nigeria’s South-East, Says NSA Ribadu

At the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit in Abuja on Thursday, May 22, 2025, National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu announced that the ‘sit-at-home’ order enforced by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Nigeria’s South-East is rapidly losing its grip. Speaking at the event, where the Federal Government presented its two-year scorecard under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Ribadu highlighted significant improvements in the region’s security landscape. The summit was attended by prominent figures, including President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

Ribadu emphasized that the weakening of IPOB and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), has been a key factor in restoring ility. He noted that many key figures within these groups have been either captured or neutralized, significantly diminishing their separatist campaign. “The ‘sit-at-home’ orders are becoming more and more ineffective,” Ribadu stated, adding that s on security personnel in the South-East have sharply declined. He further revealed that over 50 police stations and posts have been rebuilt, signaling a return to normalcy as social and economic activities gradually resume across the region.

The NSA’s remarks underscore the Tinubu administration’s broader efforts to address Nigeria’s multifaceted security challenges, with the South-East seeing tangible progress in curbing the disruptive impact of IPOB’s actions. Ribadu’s update reflects a strategic focus on enhanced security operations and community restoration, fostering hope for sustained peace in the region.