BREAKING: Police Fire Teargas at Nigerians Protesting Against Emergency Rule in Rivers
The protest, which took place at Isaac Boro Park in the heart of the city, was organized by the ‘Take It Back Movement,’ a group calling for political change and greater freedoms.
Police Fire Teargas at Nigerians Protesting Against Emergency Rule in Rivers
Tensions soared in Port Harcourt on Monday as officers from the Rivers State Police Command fired teargas at protesters opposing the recently declared emergency rule in the state.
The protest, which took place at Isaac Boro Park in the heart of the city, was organized by the ‘Take It Back Movement,’ a group calling for political change and greater freedoms.
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The demonstrators, mostly young Nigerians, gathered at the park as early as 9:00 a.m., only to be met by a heavy police presence.
Despite warnings from the police not to proceed with the protest, the group stood firm in their resolve. “Nobody can tell us where not to gather, we are Rivers people,” they boldly told the officers who had assembled to disperse the crowd.
The situation quickly escalated when the police deployed teargas to break up the protest, forcing many of the demonstrators to retreat from the scene.
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The ‘Take It Back Movement,’ known for its advocacy against perceived political repression, is strongly opposed to the emergency rule imposed in Rivers State, which they argue undermines citizens’ rights to free assembly and expression.
The incident has raised concerns about the ongoing state of unrest in Rivers and the wider implications of the emergency rule on civil liberties.
As the protest movement continues to gain momentum, questions remain about the future of peaceful demonstrations in the state and the government’s approach to dissent.
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