A peaceful protest organized by the Take-It-Back Movement, alongside Civil Society Organizations and the Niger Delta Congress, was disrupted on Monday in Port Harcourt after police officers from the Rivers State Command fired tear gas at demonstrators.
The protest, which kicked off at Isaac Boro Park, saw participants chanting solidarity songs and marching toward Aba Express Road to voice their demands. However, their movement was met with stiff opposition from law enforcement.
Officers reportedly asked the group to relocate from the park to an alternative venue. When the protesters refused and continued their march, police intercepted them at the CFC junction and ordered them to vacate the road.
Tensions escalated when the protesters stood their ground, prompting the police to disperse them with tear gas canisters. The sudden action led to a chaotic scene, with many protesters fleeing the area to avoid injury.
As of the time of filing this report, there have been no confirmed reports of arrests or injuries, though the atmosphere remains tense in parts of the city.
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