By Uche Onyeali
Leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has called on residents of the South-East to disregard the sit-at-home order issued by an unidentified group.
The secessionist organisation, in a statement Monday, clarified that the sit-at-home order did not originate from it.
It would be recalled that there have been viral messages circulating on social media warning residents to avoid the streets, as unnamed pro-Biafra groups had concluded plans to launch its armoured cars and flag on October 21 and 22.
The messages also advised parents and guardians to keep their children home.
Additionally, market and shop owners were cautioned against opening their businesses during this period.
The messages include threats against anyone who does not comply with the sit-at-home order, which is set to last for two days.
In response, IPOB encouraged residents to continue their daily activities as usual.
Its spokesperson, Emma Powerful said “IPOB did not declare any sit-at-home order on October 21 and 22.
“The illegal order is from criminal elements and Finland-based infiltrators who are not our members.
“Biafrans must understand that IPOB does not declare unnecessary sit-at-home.
“We have since suspended it and anybody declaring it is a criminal element that should be ignored.
“We do not want to talk about it again to avoid giving undue popularity to the inconsequential order from Finland-based infiltrators.”
