Video: EndSARS Protesters Storm Port Harcourt, Defy Wike

'Dotun Akintomide
Writer

Ad

BREAKING! [VIDEO] Ministers, Advisors, Party Chief, military officers killed in Helicopter Crash in Ghana

By Abiola Olawale A devastating military helicopter crash in Ghana’s Adansi Akrofuom District has claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two prominent ministers, advisors, and military personnel. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, has been described as a "Black Wednesday" for Ghana, with the government and citizens grappling with the profound…

South-South Highways Now Dead traps, Says King of Idjerhe

By Abiola Olawale In a passionate plea, His Royal Majesty, King Obukowho Monday Arthur Whiskey, the Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, has spoken up about what he called the deteriorating state of roads in Nigeria’s South-South region, labeling them "death traps" that have left communities isolated and lives at risk. The monarch also urged both the…

Murdoch to provide health updates to Trump in deal to delay Epstein case deposition

Rupert Murdoch will give President Donald Trump updates on his health to postpone his deposition in Trump’s defamation lawsuit over a Wall Street Journal article about Jeffrey Epstein. The agreement comes after Trump’s lawyers sought a quick deposition from Murdoch, implying he could be dead or too sick to testify in person by the time…

Ad

By Gbenga Abulude (Politics & General Desk)

The EndSARS protesters on Tuesday have begun their protests in Port Harcourt, the state capital, defying the order by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike banning all forms of protests against police brutality in the state.

A great number of youths marched towards the Pleasure Park on Aba Road and gathered at a place opposite the park.EndSars

Read also: #EndSARS: Why Wike Banned Protests Against Police Brutality In Rivers

The protesters chanted and sang, insisting Wike had no right to ban a peaceful protest.

https://twitter.com/TutuAbbey/status/1315934562673995776?s=19

The youths blocked the busy Aba Road and caused traffic gridlock on the highway, carrying various placards with the inscription “EndSARS”, “No to Police Brutality”.

The Governor in a statement issued on Monday by the Rivers State Commissioner for Information, Paulinus Nsirim, said the ban covers all protests against police brutality holding in different parts of Nigeria.

“The Rivers State Government hereby wish to inform the general public that all forms of protests have been banned throughout the State.

“Therefore, all proposed protests under EndSars Campaign are hereby prohibited.

“Government took this decision because the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had already scrapped the Special Anti-Robbery Squad.

“Therefore, there is no need for any form of protest against a Unit of the Police Force that no longer exists.”

The Governor’s action has drawn harsh criticisms for announcing a ban on all forms of protests and for violating citizen’s rights.

The New Diplomat had reported on Monday that #EndSARS protesters demonstrated at different areas of Lagos causing traffic logjam at Lekki, Alausa in Ikeja, Ikorodu Road, Surulere, Yaba and Ojota among others, and paralyzing business activities.

Read also: IGP Disbands FSARS Nationwide, Heeds #EndSARS Call

A protester was reportedly killed by the police and another was injured during the protest.

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu addressed the protesters in Lekki who blocked the expressway, urging them to be decorous and peaceful while expressing their grievances against the excessive use of force by SARS.

Sanwo-Olu had said he will be meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, today to present the further demands made by End SARS protesters following the dissolution of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

 

Ad

X whatsapp