“Nobody can tell us where not to gather, we are Rivers people,” Channels TV reported young demonstrators shouting at policemen.
Police in Rivers State fired teargas on Monday to disperse protesters opposing the declaration of emergency rule in Port Harcourt. Members of the Take It Back Movement had gathered at Isaac Boro Park by 9:00 am, defying police advice to cancel the demonstration. Officers stormed the venue as demonstrators chanted, “Nobody can tell us where not to gather, we are Rivers people.”
The Nigeria Police Force had earlier warned against the protest, citing security concerns. Witnesses reported a heavy security presence before the crackdown. The protest highlights growing tensions over governance in Rivers State, where activists accuse authorities of suppressing dissent. No arrests or injuries were immediately confirmed.
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