Those enforcing sit-at-home order don’t want Nnamdi Kanu released – Enugu governor
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has said those enforcing a sit-at-home order in the state and other parts of the South-east are not seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Mr Mbah spoke on Saturday during a media chat with Enugu-based reporters and media executives at the Government House, Enugu. IPOB, in August 2021, introduced a sit-at-home order every Monday across the south-east to pressure the Nigerian government to release its detained leader, Mr Kanu, who is standing trial on treason charges at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The separatist group later suspended the order and said it would only be implemented on the days Mr Kanu appears in court. However, gunmen said to be part of agitation for Biafra in the region have continued to enforce the suspended order. The IPOB faction led by Mr Kanu has repeatedly disowned those enforcing the civil order. The governor said those enforcing the order are only “criminals” hidi...
