Cote d’Ivoire’s internationally recognized president Alassane Ouattara on Thursday announced the blockade of his presidential rival Laurent Gbagbo’s residence in the West African country’s biggest city Abidjan, vowing to restore order and security.

In his televised address to the nation, Ouattara said his forces had surrounded the mansion where Gbagbo was being holed up. He called for discipline from the forces, asking them to restore order and security in the country’s economic capital.

Ouattara also held Gbagbo responsible for crimes by mercenaries, who were reportedly involved in the ongoing war, killing civilians.

Ouattara made the formal appearance on local television in the capacity of the country’s head of state, when the final battle announced by his Republican Forces entered the fourth day in Abidjan.

The pro-Ouattara forces say they expect to capture Gbagbo alive eventually, although that may take time.