Enugu State saw its streets deserted on Thursday as residents complied with the sit-at-home order issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to honor Igbos who died during the Biafra Civil War from 1967 to 1970.
The order led to the closure of schools and businesses, with only students taking their West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, along with their supervisors and invigilators, attending school. 
Although there was an attack reported at Nkwo Ibagwa Market in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area on Wednesday, Thursday remained peaceful with no incidents of violence related to the Biafra Heroes Day observance.
IPOB had called for a sit-at-home across the South-East to mark Biafra Day, a remembrance for those who lost their lives during the civil war.
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Contrary to IPOB’s directive, the Enugu State government opposed the sit-at-home order.
In a circular issued by Head of Service Mr. Ken Ugwu on Wednesday, the government clarified that May 30 was not a public holiday and warned that civil servants and political appointees failing to report to work would face severe sanctions, including summary dismissal as per Public Service Rules.
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But despite the instructions, the residents of Enugu State fully adhered to the IPOB order.
Daily Gazette observed that workers who attempted to go to work found it difficult to secure transportation, leading many to return home after waiting for hours at bus stops.
Shops, markets, and both public and private offices were closed in observance of Biafra Heroes Day, reflecting the widespread compliance with the sit-at-home directive.
