Take It Back Movement Strongly Condemns Violent, Attack On Protesters In Port Harcourt
The Take It Back Movement strongly condemns the violent, and insensible attack of peaceful protesters by combined forces of the military and police near the CFC junction in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Monday.
A statement signed by Jonathan Abang-Ugbal,
South South Coordinator
Take It Back Movement, further condemned the excessive and reckless force used by the security agencies who are
supposed to serve the public diligently led to patriotic Nigerians sustaining
varying degrees of injuries.
According to the statement, the Rivers State Coordinator of the movement, Comrade Amanyie King and the Niger Delta Congress President, Nubari Sataah sustained serious injuries and are receiving medical care while dozens remain unaccounted for.
The statement reads in part: "The protest is part of a broader campaign to draw attention to the deliberate misuse of the CyberCrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, as ammended, to suppress dissent and harass citizens.
"And, the use of live ammunition, teargas,
and brutality against unarmed and peaceful protesters is a blatant display of
the running (not ruling please) class's despotic tendencies and the heinous act is a stark reminder of the lengths to which these privileged fellow countrymen and women who buffet on our commonwealth a la carte while masturbating in
the corridors of power, will go to silence dissenting voices.
" Indeed, the Cybercrimes Act, has become a tool for oppressors to stifle free speech, silence dissent and crush the common man
"We urge Nigerians to recognise the gravity of this situation, stand in solidarity with the Movement, join the campaign to repeal the Cybercrimes Act, and demand for a just and equitable society.
"The right to peaceful protest is
fundamental to any democracy, and it's imperative that we protect this right.
"The time for silence and indifference is over, it is time for collective action. Indeed, a people united, can never be defeated.
"We continue to demand the Immediate repeal of the CyberCrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act
Accountability for Security Agencies, especially the Nigerian Police Force
Protection of Citizens' Rights."
