There was tension at the Obiri-Kwere Flyover on the outskirts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Thursday after commercial drivers staged a protest over the alleged assault of one of their members by suspected taskforce officials.
The drivers temporarily suspended their operations, blocked the road and demanded an end to the activities of the taskforce, even as they urged the state government to come to their aid.
The protest resulted in gridlock as vehicles plying the road, including those heading to the Port Harcourt International Airport, were stranded for about two hours.
The protesting drivers alleged that the victim was pushed out of his moving vehicle during an attempt by the taskforce officials to seize it over a ticket-related issue.
They therefore demanded the immediate disbandment of the taskforce, accusing its members of unprofessional conduct, harassment and extortion.
