Nigeria
#RevolutionNow: Rivers to Crackdown on Protesters
The governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has directed security agents to arrest anyone involved in the #RevolutionNow protest in the state.
The governor in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakadu said the state was not part of the protest.
The governor said: “Rivers State does not subscribe to what the #RevolutionNow protest represents and Rivers State is not part of the protest”.
He directed security agencies in the state to arrest anybody involved in the #RevolutionNow protest and also take all necessary steps to prosecute such persons immediately.
Wike also urged parents to ensure that their children are not misled by agents of Sowore to participate in the illegal protest.
“All council chairmen are directed to be at alert. If they suspect any illegal gathering, they should report to the security agencies for immediate action,” he said.