, Ekpa, who is said to be based in Finland, thanked Igbo people for obeying the one-week sit-at-home order, saying he was also observing the order.
Confirming the arrests, the President of the ESUT Students Union Government, Donatus Okolieuwa, described it as ‘unacceptable and condemnable’, adding that it was carried out by policemen from the anti-cult unit of the command. When contacted, the state PPRO, Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the arrest but denied that up to 50 students were arrested.“Actually, there was an arrest but I am yet to get the full details of what transpired, but be assured that our men didn’t arrest 50 students. When I get the full details, I will issue a statement on that.”
He added, “We are equally exploring the option of dragging both the instigators and enforcers of violence and illegal sit-at-home order in the state before the International Criminal Court at The Hague to answer for the crimes against humanity. Ndigbo are on one page in demanding for the release of Nnamdi Kanu. I have also seen the President over this matter. Other Igbo leaders have made the same demand and we are not relenting.