Delta community protests against roadblocks and illegal levies

The Delta community protests refer to recurring demonstrations by residents of Nigeria’s Delta State—particularly in the oil‑rich Niger Delta—against roadblocks set up by armed groups, thugs or security forces and against illegal levies (often called “unofficial taxes” or “exactions”) imposed on commuters, traders and transport operators. Protesters demand the removal of these illegal checkpoints, the cessation of extortion, and the restoration of safe, free movement on major highways such as the Benin‑Warri and Warri‑Sapele roads. The movements have sometimes turned violent, leading to clashes with security forces and calls from the state government for dialogue and enforcement of law... Views Nigeria