The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and other pro-Biafra groups observed the sit-at-home order today.
The proscribed group had in a statement, directed the residents to observe a sit-at-home order in memory of those who lost their lives in the Nigeria-Biafra war from 1967 to 1970.
We now bring you the situation reports from some of the states.
In Umuahia, which is the ‘headquarters’ of IPOB, being the native home of their present generally-believed leader, Nnamdi Kanu, a combined force of Military, Naval and Police personnel have been patrolling the major streets.
Though the security operatives have not harassed anyone, they insist the operation was to alert the people and warn pro-Biafra groups not to stir any trouble.
Enugu:
In Enugu, residentss went about their normal activities and disregarded the sit-at-home order issued by the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
A NAN correspondent, who monitored the situation in Enugu metropolis, observed that there was no sign of compliance as the roads were busy with vehicular traffic and many people were going about their activities.
Kenyatta, Garki and Akwata markets in the metropolis, as well as banks, were opened for business, while traders were busy displaying their goods as usual.
A businessman, Francis Ugochukwu, said that everyone had to struggle on a daily basis for his or her livelihood, saying that IPOB would not provide food for anyone.
He said that previous sit-at-home orders by IPOB had never favoured anyone, rather people counted losses in their businesses for staying at home.
Mrs Mary Uzondu, a civil servant, said that IPOB did not employ her and had no right to stop her from going to work.
Onitsha:
In compliance with the sit-at-home declaration by outlawed separatist group Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to
According to Daily Sun, human and vehicular movements were restricted. Also, traders and residents decided to stay indoors.
As at noon, no vehicle was moving of out or into Onitsha from the bridgehead, as the Enugu-Onitsha expressway was deserted by motorists and commuters. However, there were commercial tricycles still working in the eastern city.
Almost all the markets were closed down, including the Onitsha main market, Ochanja market, Ogbaru Relief market, New spare parts market Nkpor, old spare parts market Obosi, building material market Ogidi, with traders refusing to trade even in cases where they were open for business.
The busy New Market and Old Market roads leading to the Onitsha main market were deserted, young boys turning the roads into football pitches.