Chaos In Rivers As Police Teargas Women Backing Fubara
Security operatives on Monday fired teargas canisters at a group of protesting women in Rivers State who were demonstrating in support of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and condemning the imposition of a Sole Administrator in the state.
The protest, which took place in Port Harcourt, saw over 200 women march in solidarity with the embattled governor amid growing political tension in the state.
The women, who came out in their numbers, carried placards with inscriptions such as “Ibas leave us alone,” “Our democracy is threatened,” and “No Sim, no Rivers State.”
They also chanted pro-Fubara songs, demanding that the governor be reinstated following recent moves perceived as an attempt to remove him from power.
The peaceful protest soon turned chaotic when security agents, including policemen, attempted to halt their movement.
Despite warnings, the women refused to back down, leading to the use of teargas to disperse them.
Eyewitnesses said the operatives fired multiple rounds of teargas, causing the women to scamper in different directions.
Some were seen coughing and wailing after inhaling the gas, while others sat on the ground cursing the officers.
A viral video from the scene captured women in distress, with a few of them crying and shouting at the police.
In the footage, several protesters could be heard yelling, “No Sim, no Rivers State,” as they held onto their placards.
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