IPOB speaks on plans to resume sit-at- home in Southeast

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied reports that it plans to resume enforcing Monday sit-at-home orders in the South-East.

The group said it had no plan to enforce the order from October 12, 2026.

IPOB made the clarification in a statement issued by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, in response to an alleged police intelligence report dated October 9, 2026.

The report reportedly warned of plans by IPOB and its Eastern Security Network (ESN) to resume enforcing the sit-at-home order in the region.

However, IPOB said it had not directed its members or the ESN to enforce the order.

The group also denied issuing any voice note or instruction calling for a return of the sit-at-home exercise in the South-East or Imo State.

IPOB called on the Nigeria Police Force to provide evidence to support the allegations in the reported intelligence document. It also asked the police to explain the basis for linking the alleged message to the group or the ESN.

The group maintained that its activities remained focused on achieving Biafran self-determination through peaceful means.

IPOB also restated its position on the forthcoming elections, saying it intended to boycott them.

In addition, the group urged the Federal Government to address the economic difficulties facing Nigerians, particularly hunger and unemployment.

It called on the government to introduce measures that would reduce hardship and address the concerns of citizens.

The police had yet to respond to the allegations or the claims made in the reported intelligence document as of the time of the report.