Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared sit-at-home within the Southeast on May 30 to mark Biafra Day.
IPOB said the sit-at-home was to honour Biafran heroes who died during the civil war of 1967 to 1970.
The group spokesman, Emma Powerful, directed all schools, government offices, private offices, banks, transport unions, market unions and private individuals to shut down all operations on May 30.
In a release by the group: “We the global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) ably led by the indomitable and charismatic leader Mazi Nnamdi OkwuChukwu Kanu declares Thursday, May 30, 2024 a sit-at-home day in Biafra Land for all Biafrans, friends of Biafra, lovers of freedom, and all residents in Biafra Land.”
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