This was revealed to Vanguard by the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

A group known as the Coalition of Northern Youths (CNY) had earlier given people from the South-East 90 days to leave the region.

The ultimatum has been condemned by notable Nigerians, including a former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar.

Also, the minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed said security operatives are handling the matter.

Reports say the South-East Governors were planning to send buses to bring back Igbos living in the North.

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According to the Ohanaeze Ndigbo chieftain, the Governors did not go ahead with their plan, because of Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s order for the arrest of those who issued the ultimatum.

Members of the youth group however condemned Governor El-Rufai for calling for their arrest.