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This is even as the directive has grounded commercial activities in the states across the south-east, with major roads deserted and public places including schools under lock.
Owing to the fear of possible attacks, most residents remained indoors after stocking up their homes ahead of the plans to close businesses in the states.
The secessionist group led by Nnamdi Kanu had directed residents in the south-east to stay at home on May 31 for its annual Biafra remembrance day.
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Kanu had said in a statement that the action was aimed at remembering the Igbos killed during the civil war from 1967 to 1970.