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Ipo Community Women Block Port Harcourt Airport Entrance in Protest Over Neglect
On Tuesday, June 25, women from the Ipo Community in Rivers State staged a significant protest by blocking the entrance to Port Harcourt International Airport. The demonstrators were voicing their frustrations over the persistent lack of power supply and other essential amenities in their community.
This is the second protest within three months from the Ipo community members, highlighting their escalating dissatisfaction. The women arrived at the airport’s main entrance in Omagwa around 7 am, carrying placards and singing in their local dialect.
Their messages demanded better treatment as a host community, access to electricity, and recognition of their citizens’ rights. Placards bore statements such as, “We deserve better treatment as host community,” “We demand our citizens’ rights,” “We want electricity in our community,” and “Ipo women peaceful protest.”
The protest created a significant traffic jam, disrupting access to the airport for passengers.
The women pointed out that despite being the host community for the airport for many years, they have not received corresponding benefits, including adequate food supplies and educational facilities.
This latest demonstration follows a similar protest on March 27, where the women were temporarily appeased by Sergeant Awuse, the former Chairman of the Rivers Traditional Rulers Council.
However, with their demands still unmet, the community members felt compelled to take action once again.
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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