Rivers state of emergency: Soldiers arrest man for filming patrol operation
A state of emergency is now in effect in Rivers State following the arrest of a man by soldiers for recording them during a patrol.
The incident, which has gone viral, was shared in a video on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
The state of emergency was recently declared by President Bola Tinubu after receiving “disturbing security reports” about militants vandalizing pipelines, with no action taken by the state governor to address the issue.
Following the declaration of state of emergency, the president appointed a sole administrator to oversee the state’s affairs for a specific period.
In the video, a voice can be heard describing the scene, saying: “See what is happening in Rivers State. Someone was recording, and the person got caught. A person holding a camera was stopped and arrested by soldiers. Soldiers are everywhere in Rivers State.”
The video, showing the moment of the arrest, has sparked widespread discussion online, with many individuals sharing their thoughts in the comment section.
See some reactions below:
@Abdul_A_Bello: “This is what a military rule looks like for those who wished for it.”
@SMARTXX231: “Na everything be offense for this country now.”
@BluesCapital: “Even to record with ur phone na offense now in this country 💔🤧It is finished.”
@OmotayoSolomo10: “Just be lucky they didn’t arrest the person who made this video sef.”
@mandisu2002: “But I thought you all want military to take over the affairs of the country.”
@Gasbytweet: “Some of you once called for a military takeover of the country, what were you thinking? That they’ll come bearing ice creams and egg rolls? Una get mind dey record military 🤣🤣🤣The next 6 months will teach you guys so many things.”
@Babsdone11: “That is how military regime looks like, for those that call for military regime to take over Nigeria. If you ever experience the regime of Abacha na war.”
@NonooUdeze: “They arrested someone for recording them, yet they were recorded. It seems these people are out of touch with the world. You cannot be in a public space doing something right and be scared of being recorded.”
@scopioguru: “I thought u wanted military rulers 😂😂😂 most of the genz that never experienced military regime should use this as experience.”
WATCH VIDEO:
State of Emergency in Rivers State;
Someone was arrested for allegedly recording the military men patrolling in Port Harcourt, Rivers State🧎🙆 pic.twitter.com/xcBNu3ZWCW
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) March 19, 2025
