Economic and commercial activities came to a standstill in the South east on Monday in compliance with the sit-at-home order issued by the proscribed group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
IPOB, through its spokesperson, Emma Powerful said the human and vehicular movement would be restricted across the South-East on Monday to mark the 54th anniversary of Biafra.
In compliance with this, streets in Owerri, Imo State capital, Awka, Anambra State Capital were empty, Businesses, schools, and other major economic hubs were shut. Vehicular movements were also grounded.
Contrary to information by the leader of the IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu that men of the security arm of the group, ESN would be unleashed on the streets to enforce compliance to the order, some motorists attending to emergencies were seen driving along the road without molestation.
However, there was heavy deployment of a combined team of security personnel who moved round the town to ensure that no one was molested.
The Anambra State Police Command had on Sunday assured that it would ensure that those who were willing to come out to carry out their businesses would not be molested by any person or group of persons.
