The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), says it has cancelled its sit-at-home order across the South East.
The group announced the decision in a statement on Saturday, saying it followed a directive from its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
According to IPOB in a video posted on social media, Kanu instructed the leadership to suspend the action in the interest of peace and the return of normal economic activities in the region.
The group said the move is aimed at easing hardship on residents and allowing businesses, schools and other daily activities to run without disruption.
IPOB urged people in the region to go about their lawful activities.
It also reaffirmed its commitment to non violence and peaceful engagement.
Recently, the Anambra State Government shut the Onitsha Market over compliance with the sit-at-home order.
The government argued that the markey loses over N19billion every monday traders obey the directive by the IPOB.
The state governor, Charles Soludo, later rescind the decision after the traders promised not to close the markrt on Mondays.
