IPOB Declares May 30 Lockdown to Commemorate Biafran Heroes

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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced a total lockdown across Southeast Nigeria on May 30, 2025, to honor those who died during the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970) and in subsequent pro-Biafra movements.

Key Details of the Commemoration:

  • The annual “Biafra Heroes Memorial Day” will involve a 12-hour lockdown (6:00 am to 6:00 pm) across the Southeast and parts of the South-South regions
  • All schools, markets, businesses, and public gatherings are to remain suspended during the lockdown period
  • IPOB claims to have notified state governments and examination bodies (including WAEC) about the planned disruption
  • Only essential workers (medical personnel, security forces, journalists, etc.) are exempted from the stay-at-home order

Reason for the Lockdown:
IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful stated the event serves to remember fallen heroes like Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu and others who fought for Biafran independence. The group framed it as both a memorial for war victims and a protest against the continued detention of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.

Security Considerations:
Unlike previous years, IPOB explicitly prohibited street protests within Nigeria to avoid violent clashes with security forces. Instead, diaspora members are encouraged to hold demonstrations abroad.

This development comes amid ongoing tensions between pro-Biafra groups and Nigerian authorities, with the annual commemoration historically triggering heightened security deployments in the Southeast.

Residents and travelers are advised to plan movements accordingly for May 30.

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