It will noted that Ekpa has declared a 5 day sit at home from Friday 9th to Wednesday 14th December which is to accelerate the release of the supreme leader of the secessionist group, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

However, while enforcing the sit at home order, Several gunmen invaded Imo state community, attack several people, vandalized several properties and set main market on fire enforcing sit at home order.

The traders at the main market needed to abandon their goods and scamper for safety.