Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
Abia State remains on total lockdown on Friday, May 30, as residents decided to stay indoors in total compliance with the sit-at-home order by Biafra agitators, as mark of honour for all those who lost their lives in the course of Biafra struggles.
Markets both in Aba and Umuahia the state capital were closed as traders and buyers did not show up for business.
Schools and banks equally did not open for any transactions, just as workers stayed away from their offices.
Economic and commercial activities were totally paralysed although the situation may improve as the day progresses.
The roads were deserted except for occasional movements of tricycles and few vehicles.
Meanwhile, some youths were sighted on the empty streets playing soccer while some people clustered at the entrance of their premises discussing latest developments in the country.
Unlike before, there was no show of force by the security forces, but the state was generally calm as at the time of filing this report.
