UGHELLI, Delta State – Day two of the peaceful protest in Ughelli North Local Government Area took a violent turn when policemen stationed at the Otovwodo axis of the East-West road allegedly shot and injured an unidentified protester.
The shooting sparked outrage among the protesters, who responded by burning tyres and pelting local government officials with sachet water.
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A protester recounted the incident, stating, “We were peacefully protesting with placards towards the Otovwodo junction when the police blocked us. We were unarmed, yet they began shooting tear gas at us.
He added, “As we were being driven back, they opened fire, hitting one protester in the chest. Fortunately, other security agents helped rush the injured protester to a hospital.
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Human Rights Activist Comrade Silver witnessed the escalating tension. “The protest was initially peaceful. We advised protesters to start from Agbarha junction to avoid any trouble, especially on market day,” he said.
Silver further described a separate incident involving a police chase. “A police van chased a Mercedes 4matic car, blocked it, and threw tear gas inside. When they tried to arrest the boy in the car, I intervened, and he was released. However, another police vehicle insisted on arresting him, leading to market women pelting the police with water and stones. The police responded with tear gas and live bullets, eventually taking the boy to the station.”
Silver confirmed the shooting incident, noting that the injured protester was taken to a hospital by the Army, though he did not know the hospital’s name.
The protest continues to draw attention as residents demand answers and accountability for the police actions.
