Chaos erupts at pro-Wike rally in Bayelsa as gunmen fire shots

Chaos erupts at pro-Wike rally in Bayelsa as gunmen fire shots

The venue of a mega rally organised by NEW Associates, a group loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, in Bayelsa State, has been rocked by gunshots, causing tension among the crowd. The group’s coordinator, who also doubles as a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart in Bayelsa State, George Turnah, organised the procession on behalf of Wike in appreciation of President Bola Tinubu for appointing the sons and daught…

Gunshots rock venue of Pro-Wike rally in Bayelsa - Daily Trust

There was tension on Saturday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, over sounds of gunshots at the venue of the mega rally by a group, NEW Associates, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The rally is being organized by the group coordinated by George Turnah, a stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the state. The rally was ongoing when sounds of gunshots blazed across the area. Normalcy has however been restored…

Despite Gunmen Attack, Supporters Throng Pro-Wike Mega Rally In Bayelsa

April 26, (THEWILL) – Supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, defied an armed attack by suspected political thugs, who fired gunshots into the crowd during a rally in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to scare invited guests and party faithful. The ceremony, which was intended to inaugurate the New Associates group […] The post Despite Gunmen Attack, Supporters Throng Pro-Wike Mega Rally In Bayelsa appeared first on…

Gunshots Disrupt Pro-Wike Rally in Bayelsa

YENOGOA, Nigeria – A rally organised by loyalists of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was briefly disrupted by gunshots on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, causing moments of panic among the attendees. The rally, held at Igbogene, was attended by several chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa and the South-South zone. It was organised by a pro-Wike group, New Associates, w…

Gunfire Disrupt Rally Of Pro-Wike Supporters In Bayelsa

Tension ran high on Saturday when gunmen disrupted a rally held by supporters of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in Bayelsa State. The rally had just started at Igbogene in Yenagoa when gunshots rang out from a nearby bush, sending attendees running for cover. After the gunfire stopped, many of […]

Shootings, pandemonium as gunmen disrupt pro-Wike rally in Bayelsa

There was pandemonium on Saturday at the rally ground of NEW Associates, a pro-Wike political in Bayelsa State, as gunmen suspected to be political thugs shot sporadically at the crowd and disrupted the programme.   The gunshots caused pandemonium as the crowd dispersed and scampered for their safety. Although there were no casualties but it was confirmed that some persons sustained gunshot injuries.   at the Church of God Mission Camp at Igboge…