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Awka, Anambra state - A security outfit in Anambra state has announced plans to arrest women seen in public without bras or panties.

The announcement, made via a public address system, was captured in a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, February 16.

In the video, an official of the security outfit, spoke in Igbo language and claimed that the directive was issued by Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state.

Speaking further, the official stated that women wearing only panties in public would also face arrest, The Punch reported.

However, as of the time of filing this report, the directive, which was allegedly authorised by Governor Soludo, is yet to be officially confirmed by the Anambra state government.

Reacting, a former Senator from Kaduna state, Shehu Sani, in a post shared on his X page on Monday, February 17, wondered how the security outfit will verify compliance by ladies and if the law is also applicable to men.

Sani tweeted:

“Anambra’s bra and pant law; I don’t know if the pant law is applicable to men and and how can the security outfit verify ladies compliance?”

See the video of the official making the announcement below:

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In another development, Legit.ng reported that the Anambra state government shut down the "Children of the Light Anointing Ministry" for its suspected link to the controversial "Oke-ite" money-making ritual.

The closure followed a public outcry and a video where Pastor Onyebuchi Okocha allegedly confessed to using "Oke-ite" and other dubious rituals.

Anambra officials vowed to continue investigations, emphasizing their stance against fraudulent religious practices and ensuring the safety and well-being of the public.

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Source: Legit.ng