The court of appeal had previously ordered the release of Mr Kanu in a judgement delivered on October 13, 2022.
They said the continuous incarceration of Mr Kanu, even after being freed by the courts, had worsened the security situation in the zone.
“Temporarily, the case is still under investigation as I talk to you,” he further disclosed.
He added that the troops and SSS apprehended a notorious ESN commander, Mr Ezege, in a separate sting operation in Enugu.
“This is unacceptable and must not be allowed to succeed in Igboland,” Mr Iwuanyanwu said.
The AIG said the police would apply a stringent approach to fight insurgency, terrorism and other criminal activities within the zone.
The 107 shops, including malls and two banks, were sealed because they did not open on Monday as directed by the state government.
Enugu residents and civil society organisations have protested the weekly sit-at-home“ order by the proscribed IPOB.
It said it was, however, disheartening that the security outfit went so low to making unwholesome statements.
Ms Nyako held that Mr Kanu was constitutionally entitled to have access to both the records he requested and medical doctors of his choice.
