The sit-at-home continued despite a pronouncement by the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, declaring an end to the civil action in the state.
A PREMIUM TIMES reporter who visited various markets, motor parks, schools and others in the state observed that major roads were deserted and traders shut their business in compliance with the civil order declared by the separatist group.
Commercial banks, filling stations and schools were also shut. Several shops along major roads and streets in the state, however, did not open for business. There were minimal human and vehicular movements along the road.“I have spent some litres of fuel without carrying a reasonable number of passengers. I regret coming out today,” a commercial mini bus driver told this newspaper when asked if the sit-at-home was affecting his transport business.
“But today became worse. People used to line up in front of Ogbete Market and do business, but today you can see nobody is here,” Mr Madu stated, demonstrating with his hands.IPOB, in August 2021, introduced a sit-at-home order every Monday across the South-east to pressure the Nigerian government to release its detained leader, Mr Kanu, who is standing trial for alleged terrorism at the Federal High Court, Abuja.
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