By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army Enugu ,on Thursday November 20,2025 warned of its readiness to deal decisively with any persons or groups trying to disrupt the fragile peace and stability in the South East region under any guise.
The Division also cautioned against any attempts to enforce illegal sit-at-home order or molestation of innocent and law-abiding residents of the region by misguided elements.
The Military’s warning comes against the backdrop of widespread reports that some people claiming to have affiliation with the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra IPOB, have declared sit-at-home in all parts of the South East, in protest against the trial and continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,the leader of the group .
A viral online video has been in circulation since early Wednesday, November 19, urging residents and all Igbos to begin the observation of an indefinite sit-at-home to demonstrate their rejection of the trial of Kanu, particularly the insistence by Justice James Omotosho of an Abuja High Court to deliver judgment on the case, despite the IPOB’s leader’s opposition to the ruling scheduled for Thursday November 20,.
But in a statement from its spokesperson, Lt. Col. Olabisi on Thursday, the 82 Division while dismissing the online video, described the sit-at-home order as “baseless ,and a well orchestrated criminal plot to create tension and anxiety ,as well as instil fear into unsuspecting residents of the region.
“It also noted that the intention of those behind the fake and misleading sit-at-home order is to disrupt peace and stability,and frustrate normal economic activities in the South East states.”
This is as it insisted that the message contained in the video and being circulated by those it described as “faceless people” is designed to undermine Government authority ,and reverse the modest security gains recorded in the region , especially the dismantling of unlawful lockdowns previously enforced by some people claiming to be IPOB members.
The Division assured that it is working assiduously and in concert with other security agencies to safeguard innocent and law-abiding residents ,and ensure they go about their normal activities unmolested and unhindered.
According to the military authorities, no illegal sit-at-home order will stop law-abiding citizens from going about their daily activities, noting that all necessary machineries have been put in place to protect lives ,and properties including all critical national infrastructural facilities.
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