20
Feb 2021
10:32 UTC
Nigeria Tactical: Union workers protest, barricade Port Harcourt International Airport roundabout, Port Harcourt on February 20; maintain vigilance, allot for travel disruptions
Please be advised
- Reports indicate that members of the Union Freight Forwarders Transport Association protested and barricaded the Port Harcourt International Airport roundabout on February 20.
- The union is reportedly protesting following an attack on one of its members by a security officer at a checkpoint near the airport junction.
- Unconfirmed reports indicate that a clash reportedly broke out between the driver and the security officer, who killed the former for not having paid N200 (500 USD) on February 19.
- Members of the union have reportedly promised to remain at the junction and block all forthcoming traffic.
Recommendations
Those operating or residing in Port Harcourt on February 20 are advised to maintain vigilance and allot for travel disruptions along the Port Harcourt International Airport roundabout due to the ongoing protest and blockade.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
High
AFFECTED AREA
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Please be advised
- Reports indicate that members of the Union Freight Forwarders Transport Association protested and barricaded the Port Harcourt International Airport roundabout on February 20.
- The union is reportedly protesting following an attack on one of its members by a security officer at a checkpoint near the airport junction.
- Unconfirmed reports indicate that a clash reportedly broke out between the driver and the security officer, who killed the former for not having paid N200 (500 USD) on February 19.
- Members of the union have reportedly promised to remain at the junction and block all forthcoming traffic.
Recommendations
Those operating or residing in Port Harcourt on February 20 are advised to maintain vigilance and allot for travel disruptions along the Port Harcourt International Airport roundabout due to the ongoing protest and blockade.