Umuahia Goes Silent: Shops, Schools, and Banks Shut Down Amid Nnamdi Kanu's Visit

Table of Contents

1. Abia State Capital Lockdown
2. Impact on Businesses
3. School Closures
4. Security Presence
5. Market Activity
6. Condition of Major Streets

The capital of Abia State was completely shut down on Monday as residents chose to withdraw from their daily activities in support of the #FreeNnamdiKanu march led by rights activist Omoleye Sowore.

According to DAILY POST, the roads were largely deserted, with only occasional tricycles and a few vehicles on the move.

All economic and commercial activities came to a standstill as shops, markets, banks, petrol stations, and motor parks remained closed for the day.

In addition, both private and public schools were not operational.

Reports indicate that several schools had sent messages to parents over the weekend, advising them not to send their children to school on Monday due to the #FreeKanu protest.

A convoy of joint security patrol vehicles was observed along Uwakala Road, likely monitoring the situation.

Traders at the well-known Isigate market did not appear for work, as their goods and tables remained covered.

Many of the main streets, including Post Office/Abia Tower Junction, FMC/Bank Road Junction, and Umuahia, which our correspondent visited, were eerily quiet.