Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- The fears expressed by some quarters that the gradual return of Monday activities in parts of the Southeast may jeopardize efforts to secure the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, have been described as misplaced.

In some states in the Southeast region, activities were beginning to return in most cities on Mondays, as a result of new security initiatives introduced by the state governments.

For instance, today in Anambra, shops and some private businesses opened to patrons, even though some public offices such as schools, banks and others were yet to open.

Also, vehicular movements have also improved across cities in the state.

Commenting on the development, t...