The withdrawal is expected to take effect from today apart from the pre-existing military checkpoints at various locations in the state.
In state wide broadcast, the Governor said the resolution to withdraw the soldiers was reached after several interventions.
Governor IKPEAZU however warned against agitators and protesters taking over the streets for any reason at all.
He also disclosed that he will be meeting with President MUHAMADU BUHARI today, to discuss possible ways of relaxing the Operation Python dance two in the state for now.
