Enugu roads deserted over FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest

The deserted Enugu road

The city of Enugu witnessed an eerie calm on Monday as residents chose to stay indoors in quiet solidarity with the nationwide #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest rather than take to the streets.

The protest, convened by activist Omoyele Sowore, had called for mass demonstrations across the country to demand the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

But in Enugu, participation took a different turn — a spontaneous sit-at-home.

Across the Coal City, normal activities were completely grounded. Schools, markets, and business premises remained under lock and key, while banks, shopping malls, and fuel stations did not open for the day.

Major roads such as Zik Avenue, Agbani Road, and Ogui Road were largely deserted, giving the city a ghostly look.

Even though some government offices opened for skeletal operations, attendance was abysmally low and only a few civil servants were seen on duty. Nation