Port Harcourt – About 50 heavily-armed
soldiers mounted a blockade around the
family residence of the governorship
candidate
of the Peoples Democratic Party,
PDP, Barr Nyesom Wike as early
as 6am today.
Vehicles were thoroughly searched before
being allowed to drive through Wipey
Junction, a busy intersection close to the
family residence.
At about 6:40 am the soldiers were seen
emptying sand bags from one of their
trucks.Pedestrians were seen raising their hands
as they walked pass the soldiers who took
strategic positions with their riffles.