The whole of South-Eastern region recorded total compliance with the sit-at-home order issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
KanyiDaily recalls that the IPOB had declared that everybody in the South East must observe a sit-at-home order on Monday, 31st May, in commemoration with this year’s annual Biafra Remembrance Day.
Streets, markets, banks, motor parks and other commercial places, including schools and government offices, were deserted on Monday in compliance with the order.
In Abia State, streets were deserted and shops are under lock and key while in Anambra State, the situation is the same, Channels TV report.
Economic and social activities have been halted and there is a heavy security presence in major locations of the state to maintain law and order.
The situation is not too different in Ebonyi and Imo states as few vehicles were seen on the highway. The inner streets were deserted with security men positioned at different locations.
Many businesses in Delta State capital, Asaba were also shut as residents comply with the sit-at-home order. Banks and major shopping malls were closed.
At the popular wood market along the Asaba-Onitsha expressway, most shops were closed with a few traders around.
The expressway leading to the head bridge was completely deserted while businesses along the expressway were also shut.
See some photos, videos and reactions on Twitter below:
🎥Popular Unizik Junction, Awka, Anambra State: Completely Shut Down And Deserted. #SitAtHome pic.twitter.com/m9Nd7HEEcA
— Somto Okonkwo 𓃵 (@General_Somto) May 31, 2021
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🎥Enugu – Onitsha Expressway Completely Deserted. #SitAtHome pic.twitter.com/Xnbsh3m86K
— Somto Okonkwo 𓃵 (@General_Somto) May 31, 2021
In eastern Nigeria, citizens have deserted the Enugu-Onitsha highway and other parts of the region, following the #SitAtHome order from @MaziNnamdiKanu, the head of IPOB. We are following the event closely and will bring you more details. pic.twitter.com/463oZ6Gmfd
— Gazette Africa (@GazetteAfrica) May 31, 2021
#SitAtHome. This is Aba road in Umuahia, my home town. Total compliance of #SitAtHome is been observed pic.twitter.com/tpAxEnZjeX
— Kelechi Iruka (@kecypeters) May 31, 2021
🎥Awka, The Capital City Of Anambra State And One Of The Busiest, Completely Shut Down. #SitAtHome pic.twitter.com/Fuu0n8oXeh
— Somto Okonkwo 𓃵 (@General_Somto) May 31, 2021
🎥This Is Onitsha, Anambra State. The Busiest City In The South East, Completely Shut Down And Deserted. Total Compliance! #SitAtHome pic.twitter.com/LJB9WqbWfv
— Somto Okonkwo 𓃵 (@General_Somto) May 31, 2021
https://twitter.com/realMaxwellC/status/1399255771439902724?s=20
All Markets In Aba, Abia State Completely Shut Down. Aba Market Is One Of The Busiest In The South East Region. Total Lockdown! #SitAtHome pic.twitter.com/GcruQ7xp50
— Somto Okonkwo 𓃵 (@General_Somto) May 31, 2021
https://twitter.com/realMaxwellC/status/1399259885129375744?s=20
This is Nsukka Biafra Land…
Total Compliance of the #SitAtHome order by His Excellency Mazi Nnamdi Kanu 😣 pic.twitter.com/pv7wSo30tf
— Esiaba Chibuihe (@EChibuihe) May 31, 2021
🎥Chime Avenue (New Haven) One Of The Busiest Roads In Enugu State, Completely Shut Down. #SitAtHome pic.twitter.com/h3pMVqbZCF
— Somto Okonkwo 𓃵 (@General_Somto) May 31, 2021
Nnamdi Kanu: Leadership is not a title, but a life. Trust is not a gift, it is a reward. #SitAtHomepic.twitter.com/4gD7eT6KyS
— Ayemojubar (@ayemojubar) May 31, 2021
https://twitter.com/realMaxwellC/status/1399285365937217537?s=20
Nnamdi Kanu is not even in Nigeria but if you think people in South East don't listen to him, think again. #SitAtHome pic.twitter.com/nyhxFlmTVd
— Iᴋᴇɴɴᴀ (@_Ikennna) May 31, 2021
https://twitter.com/realMaxwellC/status/1399289710757957633?s=20
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No governor or president can order a sit at home like this and everyone would obey….see as everywhere dry #SitAtHome pic.twitter.com/RnjlaiTFhI
— Jinxy (@dj_jinxyy) May 31, 2021
#SitAtHome This is cherubim junction along wetheral road owerri, imo state @MaziNnamdiKanu pic.twitter.com/y3E16qzU3A
— 🄳🄹❌🆃🆁🅴🅼🅴 (@djxtremesbk_) May 31, 2021
KanyiDaily recalls that Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi had earlier reversed his statement that traders who comply with the Monday’s sit-at-home order, would forfeit their shops.