IPOB's Eastern Security Network (ESN) is considered an illegal organisation, and are not allow to operate freely. But the Iru Ekun Security Network in the South-West is moving freely and getting all sorts of endorsement.
ESN was founded by Nnamdi Kanu, while the Iru Ekun Security Network was founded by Sunday Igboho. Two different regions, different treatment.
Nnamdi Kanu in prison, and Sunday Igboho pardoned, despite both accused of terrorism acts.