A group, South-East Women Professionals, has acknowledged the role of the armed forces in the security situation in the zone, describing it as commendable.
In a press release yesterday, the women hailed efforts by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, for making restoration of peace in the South-East a priority since assumption of office.
The press release signed by the president, Mrs Ijeoma Okafor and the secretary, Princess Ada Udi, noted that grounded businesses in the zone were gradually coming back to life as a result of ongoing clearance operations by troops of the AFN.
The women professionals appealed to residents in the zone to stand and cooperate with the military for total restoration of peace and stability.
“We cannot but commend the Armed Forces of Nigeria under the leadership of Gen. C. G. Musa for the improved security situation in the South-East zone.
“The zone has been turned into a war zone by criminals who are trying to indoctrinate the peace-loving people of the zone. The people of South-East are business-minded.
“But this group of people came to remove our peace and instill fear which has grossly affected our means of livelihood. Hunger was beginning to show in our communities as people were afraid to venture out.
“The ongoing clearance operations by troops of the AFN is a welcome development. Gradually, life is returning to normal. We therefore urge our people to support and work with the military to restore total peace,” the group stated.
