Tensions soared in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests continued for the sixth day. Over 50 protesters besieged a mansion owned by Nyesom Wike, former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, in the Ada George area.
The protesters, who marched from Agip Junction, gathered in front of Wike’s residence singing the old national anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots.” Armed policemen, along with an Armoured Personnel Carrier, formed a barrier to keep the protesters at a distance and prevented them from approaching the mansion.
The group dispersed after about 49 minutes and continued their march, passing Hyper City Mall, another property belonging to Wike, but were met with a heavy police presence. The state police command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed that no property belonging to Wike was attacked and that the police maintained order.
