Governor Nyesom Wike said the ban on protests was because police had already scrapped SARS
The governor of Nigeria's Rivers state has banned all forms of protests in the southern state, including protests against police brutality.
Protests continued in the country on Monday even after a notorious police unit accused of unlawful arrests and murder was officially disbanded.
Governor Nyesom Wike said the ban on protests was because police had already scrapped the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (Sars).
He said there is no need for any form of protest against a unit of the police force that no longer exists and ordered a crackdown against protesters.
"Law enforcement agencies are also directed to ensure that the ban is enforced and that violators are brought to book," his spokesperson Paulinus Nsirim said in a statement posted on Twitter:
The Rivers State Government hereby wish to inform the general public that all forms of protests have been banned throughout the State.
— Gov N E Wike Information. (@GovWike) October 12, 2020
Therefore, all proposed protests under #EndSars Campaign are hereby prohibited. pic.twitter.com/ZwclzFmPAv
