The Biafra day celebration by MASSOB paralysed social and economic activities in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Monday.
Members MASSOB -BIM occupied major streets of Onitsha hoisting ‘Biafra’ flags.
Some members who came from Nnewi, Awkuzu, Ogidi, Nkpor and Aguleri were seen moving on foot, in cars, tricycles and motorcycles which slowed down vehicle and human traffic.
Addressing the members, the Anambra North Zonal leader of MASSOB-BIM, Mr Vincent Iloh, reiterated the resolve of the group to sustain the agitation through peaceful means.
Meanwhile, the celebration did not record any casualty as of the time of filing this report, as policemen, joint task force of the military police, men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were seen parading the streets to ensure there was no breakdown of law and order.
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