NGCommercial drivers in Rivers State protested after alleging that taskforce officials assaulted one of their members during a dispute over a ticket-related issue. The incident occurred at the Obiri-Kwere Flyover outside Port Harcourt, leading to temporary road blockades and gridlock affecting traffic, including flights to the Port Harcourt International Airport. Drivers claimed the victim was pushed from his vehicle, suffered serious injuries requiring hospitalization, and faced ongoing harassment and extortion by the taskforce. Protesters demanded the taskforce's dissolution and called for government intervention. The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria urged restructuring the taskforce with representatives from recognized transport unions to improve professionalism and accountability.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the protest as a legitimate grievance against corrupt and abusive practices by the taskforce, emphasizing the drivers' demands for accountability and reform. It highlights the systemic issues of extortion and harassment, which align with left-leaning concerns about governance and劳
