Tension is building up in the southeast states following tomorrow’s sit at home order called by Biafra agitators.

Tension is building up in the southeast states following tomorrow’s sit at home order called by Biafra agitators to honour its members who lost their lives in the struggle for a sovereign state of Biafra.

Since Saturday, the presence of security officials has increased in various parts of the region. Checks by The Guardian showed that armoured carrier tanks have been manned by battle ready security officials as well as increased security check points in some strategic locations like Okigwe junction in Imo State and around army formations.

Also, the Police surveillance helicopters have increased air patrol. Many schools in the zone, especially private schools have already declared Tuesday a school-free day. Some of the schools, which are on mid-term break , have extended their resumption till Wednesday.