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From Jude Chinedu, Enugu
Enugu streets were unusually empty on Monday as residents opted to stay indoors in quiet solidarity with the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest rather than join physical demonstrations.
The protest, declared by activist Omoyele Sowore, had called for nationwide street marches demanding the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. However, in Enugu, residents chose a different form of participation, a sit-at-home.
Across the state capital, businesses, schools, and markets remained shut. Banks, shopping malls, and petrol stations were also closed, while major roads were completely deserted.
Although some government offices opened for skeletal operations, attendance was poor and very little activity took place.
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A visit to areas such as Ogbete Main Market, Agbani Road, New Haven, and Independence Layout showed empty streets and closed shops, as transport operators and traders stayed off the roads.
Residents told our correspondent that their decision to remain indoors was both for safety reasons and to show solidarity with protesters in Abuja, where the main demonstrations were taking place.
“We support the call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release, but people here are afraid of being caught up in violence or police confrontation,” said a trader at Achara Layout who refused to give his name.
The atmosphere in Enugu remained calm throughout the day, with no reports of unrest or clashes. Police patrols were visible in some parts of the city to maintain order.
