– Micah Polo arms smuggling hearing turns bloody
– The suspect is facing multiple charges, including arms smuggling and terrorism
– Observers, journalist suffer injuries, theft
Suspected Itsekiri thugs on Thursday attacked observers at the Federal High Court, Asaba Division, at the hearing of the arms smuggling deal involving Micah Polo.
Recall that Micah Polo, a supposed British soldier, was arrested on Friday, April 25, 2025, by the Department of State Services (DSS) during a covert operation near Asaba, the Delta State capital.
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The DSS recovered a significant cache of 50 AK-47 rifles, six pump-action shotguns, and over 3,000 rounds of ammunition.
The attack on Thursday targeted a section of Ijaw youths who arrived at the premises with placards to demand transparency and justice in the hearing process from the court.
Eyewitnesses told Daily Report Nigeria that the thugs attacked the observers upon their arrival at the court premise to demand from proper investigation and hearing process. A victim (pictured) only survived the scene with a broken skull and severe bruises.
The thugs also attacked a Dailyreport.ng correspondent and dislodged him of his equipment, including two smartphones, a digital camera, and a tripod, after beating him up.
By eyewitness account, the attackers were out to kill him but only spared his life following a serious plea from other observers at the court premises.
The incident not only adds a new layer to the existing and volatile tension in Warri Federal Constituency but also a threat to press freedom in Nigeria.
