Rivers State of Emergency: Soldiers Arrest Man For Filming Patrol Operation

 

As the state of emergency kicks off in Rivers, a man has been arrested by soldiers for recording them during a patrol.

 

The video was posted on X as people lamented over military rule.

 

In the video, a voice can be heard describing the scene, saying: “See what is happening in Rivers State. Someone was recording, and the person got caught. A person holding a camera was stopped and arrested by soldiers. Soldiers are everywhere in Rivers State.”

 

The video, showing the moment of the arrest, has sparked widespread discussion online.

 

See some reactions below: 

 

@Abdul_A_Bello: “This is what a military rule looks like for those who wished for it.”

 

@SMARTXX231: “Na everything be offense for this country now.”

 

@BluesCapital: “Even to record with ur phone na offense now in this country 💔🤧It is finished.”

 

@OmotayoSolomo10: “Just be lucky they didn’t arrest the person who made this video sef.”

 

@mandisu2002: “But I thought you all want military to take over the affairs of the country.”

 

@Gasbytweet: “Some of you once called for a military takeover of the country, what were you thinking? That they’ll come bearing ice creams and egg rolls? Una get mind dey record military 🤣🤣🤣The next 6 months will teach you guys so many things.”

 

@Babsdone11: “That is how military regime looks like, for those that call for military regime to take over Nigeria. If you ever experience the regime of Abacha na war.”

 

@NonooUdeze: “They arrested someone for recording them, yet they were recorded. It seems these people are out of touch with the world. You cannot be in a public space doing something right and be scared of being recorded.”

 

@scopioguru: “I thought u wanted military rulers 😂😂😂 most of the genz that never experienced military regime should use this as experience.”

 

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