Owerri, the Imo State capital, was a shadow of itself on Monday as residents continued to stay indoors in compliance with the sit-at-home order of the Indigenous People of Biafra in the five South-East states of Nigeria.

This has continued two months after the separatist group, IPOB, said it had cancelled its weekly sit-at-home order in protest against the detention of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, by the Federal Government.

On Monday in Owerri, banks, schools, markets and offices were under lock and key.

Our correspondent who monitored the development, saw youths playing football at Ikenegbu, a place known for huge economic activities.

Students of Imo State University refused to attend lectures as parents and guardians kept their children and wards at home.