By
Awajis George
National Youth Council of Nigeria NYCN, Rivers State chapter,has sent a save our soul message to Nigerians following the arrest of the chapter chairman Chijioke Ihunwo
Chief Protocol Officer NYCN Rivers State chapter Mr. Ikechukwu Wordu, sent the message as the youth chairman and others were arrested.
According to the message,NYCN chairman and about 150 other youths, including Wordu were arrested during a peaceful protest at the Government House Port Harcourt, to stop the removal of the incumbent governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara.
They are believed to be in the custody of Old GRA Police Division. It was also alleged that about three persons were shot during the protest.
"Right away we are in Old GRA Police Station. We are calling on civil society organization, we are calling on the inspector general of police, we are calling on President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to come to the aid of Rivers State youths, the intimidation is too much from Nigeria Police. ”
As of the time of filing this report, the Rivers State Police Command was yet to release official statement on the incident .
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