The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) encourages Igbo people in the diaspora to return home for the holidays, promising safety and protection from its Eastern Security Network (ESN). However, some diaspora members fear arrest by Nigerian security forces due to their past involvement with IPOB. IPOB blames the Nigerian government for the insecurity in the Southeast region, citing numerous checkpoints as a major source of the problem. The article highlights the ongoing conflict and the precarious situation faced by Igbo people, caught between IPOB's assurances and the potential threat of arrest by Nigerian authorities. The contrasting views reveal the complex security challenges in the region.