Delta community protests against roadblocks and illegal levies

The Delta community protests refer to recurring demonstrations by residents of Nigeria’s Delta State against the placement of illegal roadblocks and the collection of unauthorized levies by armed groups, often linked to local militias or criminal networks. Protesters demand that authorities remove the blockades, stop extortion, and restore safe, free movement on highways and market routes, while calling on police and government officials to enforce the law and protect commerce in the oil‑rich region. Views Nigeria