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Economic activities were halted on Thursday in Owerri, Imo State, as residents stayed indoors in compliance with the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.<\/p>\n

This is coming despite assurances from the police of their safety.<\/p>\n

It was learnt that shops, markets, and public and private offices were closed.<\/p>\n

Recall that IPOB had ordered residents of the Southeast to sit-at-home to mark Biafra Day.<\/p>\n

IPOB had scheduled May 30 as a day to remember those who paid the supreme price during the Biafra civil war.<\/p>\n

In its order, IPOB also cautioned the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, against conducting its examination in the Southeast today, Thursday.<\/p>\n

Biafra Day: Streets, shops locked as Imo residents observe IPOB sit-at-home order<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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