The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reportedly detained Mudiaga Ogboru, President of the Niger Delta Congress (NDC), following the group’s planned protest against President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State
Sources said Ogboru was arrested in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Tuesday and is currently being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
According to SaharaReporters, the police initially invited the NDC spokesperson, Mudiaga Ogboru, over his criticism of the emergency rule and for urging Niger Delta residents to protest or express their disapproval through civil means. However, rather than waiting for Ogboru’s response, officers proceeded to arrest the NDC President, who has remained in custody since Monday.
A source, speaking anonymously, confirmed the development, saying, “The police invited the NDC spokesperson, Mudiaga Ogboru, for criticizing the emergency rule in Rivers and for encouraging people to express their disapproval. But instead of waiting for him, they arrested the NDC President.”
Ogboru, who confirmed the arrest to SaharaReporters, said he had received separate invitations from the Lagos and Rivers State Police Commands regarding the planned protest.
“I actually received two invitations, one from the Lagos Police Command and one from the Rivers State Police Command. It’s about our planned protest against the emergency rule in Rivers. Since they couldn’t get me, they went ahead to arrest our president in Rivers, who is living in Port Harcourt,” Ogboru stated.
A copy of the police invitation letter obtained by SaharaReporters read in part:
“INVITATION TO THE POLICE STATION:
“You are invited to see the Officer in charge SID at the above-named Police Station/Post in connection with a case reported on the 23rd day of MARCH, 2025. It is just a fact-finding invitation and your very co-operation will be much appreciated; on arrival please report to O/C SID of the SID OFFICE, Ikeja LAG.
“Looking forward to seeing you on or before 25TH MAR, 2025:11:00 am.”
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