In a heated confrontation, former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo has publicly condemned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike for allegedly using police officers to attack unarmed women with teargas and gunfire.
The incident, which was captured in a video shared by Sahara TV has sparked widespread reactions.
Asari Dokubo, visibly outraged accused Wike of orchestrating the attack in an attempt to lure him into a confrontation.
“You are making mouth. You are shooting Teargas at Unarmed Women. You are shooting guns at Unarmed Women. All because you wanted to lure me. Without the police, why didn’t you confront her? Was it the job of the police to shoot Teargas on Unarmed Women? Where in any civilized society is that done?” he said.
The altercation is believed to have been linked to the ongoing political tension in Rivers State, where Wike, a former governor has been at the center of political power struggles.
Asari Dokubo, a vocal critic of Wike, accused him of abusing state power and using security forces to suppress opposition.
The use of teargas and gunfire on unarmed civilians has drawn criticism from various quarters with human rights activists condemning the incident as a violation of fundamental rights.
Many have called for an independent investigation into the actions of the police.
As of now, Wike has not responded to Asari Dokubo’s accusations.
However, the confrontation shows the deepening political divisions in Rivers State and raises concerns over the use of state forces in settling political disputes.
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