The Akwa Ibom Condition Police Command has arrested the declare administrator of the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement, Elijah Noah, during an Independence Day march in Uyo.
It was gathered that Noah was arrested by multiple armed police officers, during the time that tear gas was fired as supporters gathered for the march.
Videos circulating internet-based demonstrate multiple armed police officers surrounding Noah and dragging him toward a police vehicle ahead of forcing him within.
The incident occurred amid heightened political operation by supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 universal elections.
An X customer, Esther Umoh, claimed that Noah’s solely offence was visiting the proposed starting aspect of the march.
“His merely crime was coming to verify out the commence-off detail for the march,” Umoh said, accusing the Akwa Ibom Status Government of becoming undemocratic.
Yet, the Akwa Ibom Status Police Command stated that eight persons were arrested for acts competent of causing a breach of community peace and for allegedly disregarding lawful security directives.
Police People Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said in a press declaration on Thursday in Uyo that the suspects are assisting the police together with current investigations, and anyone found culpable will be prosecuted according to the law.
John clarified that no shooting occurred during the incident, emphasizing that deployed personnel acted together with professionalism and restraint, and no firearms were discharged.
Noting that no gunshot injuries were recorded or reported, John added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, warned that no party or category would be allowed to disrupt the peace in the status.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Akwa Ibom Condition remains calm. The NDC maintained that approved party structures persist authoritative, although the Obidient and Kwankwasiyyah movements operate as support groups during the broader political framework.
No shooting incident was recorded, no gunshot injury was reported, and eight persons were arrested in relate using the disturbance,” the PPRO stated.
“The Akwa Ibom Situation Police Command remains committed to the protection of lives and advantage and will promote to take all lawful measures crucial to conserve peace and security across the declare.”
The OK Movement not prolonged ago announced a 59-component Presidential Campaign Council, naming John Ughulu as Chief-Entire, Saadatu Sani as Statewide Secretary, and Elijah Noah as the enabler for Akwa Ibom Situation.
Nonetheless, following a dispute amid the movement and the party, the NDC issued a declaration on September 19 disowning the council, stating that it had not authorized the unit to comprise or release a campaign council on its behalf.
