“If PH Don Tire You Go Abuja” – Rivers State Residents Stage Protest After Failed Police Attempt to Take Over RSIEC Ahead of LG Elections (Video)

“If PH Don Tire You Go Abuja” – Rivers State Residents Stage Protest After Failed Police Attempt to Take Over RSIEC Ahead of LG Elections (Video) Written By Oshiobugie John- Bushradiogist reports that a significant protest is currently underway in various parts of Rivers State, following an unsuccessful attempt by police officers to seize control of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) office. This incident unfolded under the direction of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Igbetokun, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Earlier today, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara raised alarms about the police’s actions, claiming that officials were trying to cart away electoral materials intended for the upcoming Local Government elections scheduled for October 5.

In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Chukwudi Nelson, Governor Fubara detailed that the operation, reportedly led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), occurred around 1 AM on Friday. He stated, “The rogue policemen attempted to breach the gates and the strongroom of the Commission to abscond with sensitive electoral materials designated for Saturday’s local government elections in the State.”

The governor’s strong condemnation of the police’s actions has sparked outrage among residents. In response, groups of Rivers State men have mobilized in large numbers, taking to the streets to protest. They are issuing stern warnings to police officers, insisting that they keep their distance from the Local Government elections scheduled for tomorrow.