Thugs Assault Itsekiri Youth Protesters at INEC Headquarters

In early May 2024, armed thugs attacked Itsekiri youth activists who were protesting at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. The youths were demonstrating against alleged marginalisation and demanding the release of detained Itsekiri leaders. The assailants, reportedly hired by local political interests, used clubs and firearms, injuring several protesters and prompting condemnation from civil‑society groups and calls for police investigation. Views Nigeria