Commercial activities came to a halt on Monday in Ada George area of Port Harcourt,by the angry drivers who protested against drivers over a regular intimidation by the the Nigerian police officers and other task force agents in port Harcourt city the Rivers state capital.
It was gathered that the protest began after a group of policemen harassed a driver identified as Emenike, was beaten up, striped half naked and vandalized his car for not accepting to pay a ‘daily routine’ N100 bribe.
The state Drivers’ welfare Chairman, Choba unit, Bestman Chile, said a policeman requested bribe from Emenike but he refused to pay.
“He entered Emenike’s vehicle and told him to drive towards the police. On his way, the policeman started hitting him with a baton and fought for the control of the steering with the young man,” Chile disclosed.
“After the driver stopped the vehicle, some policemen came and started beating Emenike, stripped him naked and vandalized his car. We are drivers. We can’t fight the police. Right now, the road is blocked. We will block the road like this till when the police come to pay for this damage and treat the young man.” he added.
Several motorists and commuters were stranded at various bus stops, owing to the protest. Some bus drivers also alleged a female cop identified as ‘Mama G’ of continually intimidating and forcefully collecting money from them.
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