Over 20 Democracy Hub protesters arrested, leader declared wanted

Several protesters from the Democracy Hub group were arrested by police at the 37 Roundabout on the second day of their three-day protest against the ongoing economic crisis.

Originally focused on the economic situation, the protest unexpectedly shifted and was rebranded as an anti-galamsey (illegal mining) demonstration.

The arrests come after the police issued a warning to the protesters not to assemble at the same location as the previous day.

The police have yet to provide an official statement on the exact number of people detained or the specific charges they may face but it is estimated that about 20 of the protestors have been picked up by the police.

However, the arrests have sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many calling for clarity on the situation and others expressing concerns over the right to peaceful assembly.

Police took inventory of mobile phones seized from arrested protesters.

However, traffic is fluid at the 37 roundabouts, unlike Day one, September 21, when protesters blocked all roads around the intersection causing inconvenience for motorists.

In a statement, the police revealed that a manhunt is underway to apprehend one of the protest leaders, Oliver Vormawor, along with others involved in acts of lawlessness during the demonstration.

In a viral video, Oliver Vormawor is seen taking a key from a police vehicle and throwing it away before fleeing the scene.

In another video, he is captured toppling police barricades without any apparent provocation.