Video: IPOB scraps enforced sit-at-home orders in South-East on Nnamdi Kanu’s command
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has officially cancelled its controversial sit-at-home orders across the South-East region, acting on direct instructions from its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
In a video statement, IPOB’s military leadership announced the shift, emphasising that the orders are now voluntary and will no longer be enforced.
The decision aims to restore normal economic activities and school attendance while redirecting focus to security against perceived threats.
Key excerpts from the audio, delivered by IPOB commanders including “Triple General Igwe Bu Ozo” and “Major-General Gentle D Yahoo,” highlight the directive, “Order from the highest command of the Biafra restoration movements Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has reached us that Monday’s sit-at-home is from today sit-at-home is voluntary and will not be enforced.”
The statement clarifies that the February 2 sit-at-home—described as a “one-off event” tied to Anambra Governor Charles Soludo’s actions—will not recur. It urges Biafrans to resume normal life: “Biafrans and our children must return to school on Mondays as commanded by our Apple leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. No enforcement will be tolerated henceforth. Our traders should decide if they want to open or not.”
IPOB framed the move as prioritising peace and defense against “Fulani terrorists,” while issuing stern warnings to politicians and Governor Soludo, “This Soludo is a stupid to lock down Anambra. Any intimidation from Soludo or any government will force us to react. We are peaceful people defending our land from Fulani killers.”
The group credited Kanu with establishing the Eastern Security Network (ESN) and Biafra Defense Forces for regional protection, vowing to continue that mandate without apologies.
This development could ease longstanding disruptions in the South-East, where weekly sit-at-home orders have crippled businesses and schools since 2021.
