Two persons have been reportedly killed during a sit-at-home protest ordered by the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Gatekeepers News reports that the killing occurred on Monday at Nnewi, Anambra State.
Three buses were also set ablaze in the area.
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu, confirmed the incident.
He said police operatives have been deployed in the scene.
“They were singing and shouting: ‘today is Sit-at-home. Anything sighted, even if it’s a fly must be destroyed.
“There were gunshots around Izuchukwu Park junction around 6 am.
“We couldn’t believe our eyes when we came out to see two lifeless bodies of young men. Yet, nobody could explain who was responsible.”
He added that “I can confirm to you that there was an incident in Nnewi roundabout, police operatives are currently there but details are still sketchy. Further information will be communicated please.”
Meanwhile, there was total compliance to the Sit-at-home home order in Nnewi and Onitsha areas of the state as banks, shops and markets were under lock.
This is a developing story…
