Chaos Erupts as Crowds Loot Empowerment Items at Tinubu-Backed City Boy Rally in Owerri
The incident occurred on March 14, 2026, during an empowerment programme and rally organized by the City Boy Movement (CBM), a pro-President Bola Tinubu support group mobilizing for his potential 2027 re-election bid. The event took place at Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu Square in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, southeastern Nigeria. High-profile figures included Seyi Tinubu (President Tinubu's son and national leader of the movement), Cubana Chief Priest (Imo State coordinator), and Obi Cubana (South-East zonal director). It was framed as part of the "Renewed Hope National Youth Tour," aimed at empowering youths and residents in the Southeast with items like sewing machines, deep freezers, bags of rice, phones, laptops, fertilizers, and even minibuses. However, the well-intentioned gathering quickly descended into chaos. A large, uncontrolled crowd—far exceeding expectations—surged forward, overwhelming security barriers and disregarding any beneficiary lists. Attendees...