Some soldiers on Tuesday stopped traders at the timber and
building material market in Orlu, Imo state, from opening for business.
A trader in the market who chose to remain anonymous confirmed the development.
“They prevented people from opening their shades, mainly
timber market and building material,” he said.
TheCable reports that the traders were not allowed to open their shops because they closed operations on Monday in solidarity with Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who was meant to appear at a federal high court in Abuja.
The soldiers were said to have asked the traders to “stay at
home until Biafra Republic is attained” before they can resume their trading
activities.
When contacted on the development, Mike Abatem, police
spokesperson in Imo, said he cannot speak on the matter. He said questions
should be directed to the army spokesperson in the state.
Babatunde Zubiruo, spokesperson, 34 artillery brigade
command in Imo, abruptly ended a telephone conversation after the
issue was raised. Subsequent text messages sent to his phone received no
response.
Kanu is facing charges bordering on treasonable felony
brought against him by the federal government over his campaign for the
Republic of Biafra.
He was released in April 2017 on health grounds but jumped
bail after flouting some of the conditions given to him by the court.
Kanu was re-arraigned before Binta Nyako of the federal high
court in Abuja on June 29 after being intercepted and extradited to Nigeria.
His trial was adjourned till July 26 for a hearing.
The trial has now been adjourned till October 21, owing to
the failure of the federal government to produce him in court on Monday.
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