House of Representatives member, Mr Obinna Aguocha, says his committee has met with the leader of the indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as part of an effort to keep peace in the South East geopolitical zone of the country.

Aguocha, whose adhoc committee interfaced with the relevant security agencies to reduce kidnappings,assassinations and banditry in and around Isuikwuato and Umuwneochi LGA’s of Abia State, said tremendous progress has been made to address the menace.

Aguocha in a statement, remarked that the interventions of the House and the security architecture in these areas has set to work- criminals and bandits who are on the run.

He also said that kidnapping activities are dramatically on the decline, and farming and economic activities are on the rise.

According to him, the efforts so far is clearly work in progress, adding that to achieve lasting peace, plans are at an advanced stage to engage the governors of the southeast,traditional, and faith-based leaders, as well as critical stakeholders representatives.

“As a part of the search for lasting solution, we have also engaged with Mazi Nnandi Kanu. I am happy to announce significant progress in this regard.particularly on the need to put a stop to the Monday sit-at-home that has crippled the economy of the southeast,” he said.

“We have interfaced with relevant security agencies and Service Chiefs on the imperative to reduce kidnappings, assassinations, and banditry in the southeast.”

He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Speaker of the House, Dr Tajudeen Abass and Governor Alex Otti of Abia state for their support and encouragement in the pursuit of peace in the Southeast geopolitical zone of the country.