CHRADA strongly denounces the recent violent raid of the APP Port Harcourt Rivers State office. The explosion which protestors linked to a Nyesom Wike supporter placed strong doubts about violent political actions in the area.
CHRADA classified it as a planned scheme made to sabotage the local government election process and endanger democratic practices. The organization strongly condemned the utilization of explosives while demonstrating severe anger toward the hazardous disregard for human welfare.
CHRADA reported that this incident was one of multiple attacks using explosives which this same group targeted at both public facilities and civilians. CHRADA demands International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution for crimes against humanity against those responsible for the offense.
Multiple attacks in Rivers State to the point where CHRADA expresses worries about civilian safety in particular regarding women and children. The organization demands the immediate protection of Nigerian citizens by the government while calling for the arrest of perpetrators.
CHRADA appeals to international bodies to identify these human rights violations and support initiatives that lead to holding responsible parties accountable in court. Unrestricted operation of violent non-state actors in the Niger Delta region will result in severe consequences for the territory.