In a new twist to the political crisis in Rivers State, youths staged a peaceful protest against the local government caretaker committees inaugurated by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Under the aegis of the Nigerian Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), the protesters thanked Police Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun, Police Commissioner Tunji Disu, and security agents for securing the council secretariats to prevent violence.
House of Assembly Speaker Martins Amaewhule led the protest in Obio-Akpor local government, urging the people to continue resisting injustice. The police assured the protesters that officers would remain apolitical and committed to maintaining order. Ijaw leader Chief Edwin Clark also called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene to restore peace in the state.
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The youths marched from Isaac Boro Park to the police headquarters, carrying placards with messages like "FG save Rivers State from autocracy" and "Thank you the Nigerian Police for maintaining law and order in our LGAs." NYCN Chairman Nwinsabari Bani emphasized that the state was not at war and praised the police for their efforts to prevent violence and maintain order.
Bani expressed dismay over recent developments, stating that funds meant for development were misused to cause unrest. He urged the police to continue securing the secretariats and arrest individuals bearing illegal arms. Bani also praised the police for their efforts in arresting criminals and maintaining peace, urging them to disregard any propaganda against Commissioner Disu.
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