Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has been told to take decisive action against communities and their leaders who were found to be abusing the new Anambra State Homeland Security Law introduced in the state.

Earlier on Monday, online reports said that the governor had banned women who do not wear pants and bras from the state.

The reports claimed that those found wanting would be prosecuted according to the new law.

This was corroborated by a viral video trending, showing a local public announcement vehicle accompanied by a vigilante vehicle, at Abagana Community in Njikoka Council Area of the state, announcing a prison sentence for anyone found culpable.

The video has generated widespread condemnation from...