Tension in Rivers as Police Confirm Killings of Officer, Vigilante, Take Over 23 LG Secretariats

Jun 18, 2024 | Entertainment, News


  • The police in Rivers state have announced the taking over of the 23 local government secretariats in the state
  • This following the killings of a police officer and a vigilante in the attacks on the secretariats and the council chairmen by Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s supporters over the failure of the council chairmen to leave after their tenures expire
  • Governor Fubara earlier directed the chairmen to handover to the most senior staff in their council but the chairmen claimed their tenure were extended by the state house of assembly

The Rivers state police command has confirmed that one of its officers was killed in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers state.

This is as the security agency also announced the taking over of the 23 local government area secretariats in the state.

Read also

BREAKING: Heavy shooting rocks Rivers as pro Wike LGA chair allegedly moves to access office

SP Grace Iringe Koko, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed the development in a statement at the force headquarters in Port Harcourt on Tuesday evening, June 18.

The police authority then attributed the incident to the breakdown of law and order in the various secretariats of the LGAs.

Earlier in the day, Youths purportedly loyal to Governor Fubara invaded the council following the expiration of the tenure of the council chairmen, who had said they would not vacate their offices because the Rivers state House of Assembly extended their tenure by six months.

But Governor Siminalayi Fubara directed the council chairmen to handover to the heads of administration in their respective offices.

After the governor’s order, supporters of the governor stormed the LGA secretariats, leading to violence in some places.

Read also

Rivers crisis: Tension as Fubara is set to decide fate of Pro-Wike LG chairmen

No less than two deaths were recorded in the incident at Eberi-Omuma, Omuma LGA. A police officer and a vigilante were killed.

The police spokesperson said the move to take over the councils was to forestall the further breakdown of law and orders in the 23 LGA secretariats and some critical government infrastructure in the state.

Source: Legit.ng





Source link

Recent Post

Joeboy predicts Manchester United will 2024/2025 EPL

Afrobeats sensation Joeboy has confidently predicted that Manchester United will take home the Premier League title in the 2024/2025 season.  He made this bold statement on the Premier League Show, urging The post Joeboy predicts Manchester United will...

Recent Event Post

You Play Me I Play You – National Theatre

You Play Me I Play You – National Theatre

his event has multiple showtimes, choose a date to view ticket detailsEvent DetailsYOU PLAY ME I PLAY YOUSTAGE PLAY COMEDYGHANA - NIGERIA …COLLABO-RIVALRYA socio-cultural and political satire about the survival of two jobless friends…or two countries; Ghana and...

SOHO Comedy Night

SOHO Comedy Night

SOHO BAR brings to you a night of comedy, fun and entertainment titled Soho Comedy Night (Comedy Parliament Edition) on Thursday, 7th November 2024.Dont miss this.

Post you may also like

Joeboy predicts Manchester United will 2024/2025 EPL

Afrobeats sensation Joeboy has confidently predicted that Manchester United will take home the Premier League title in the 2024/2025 season.  He made this bold statement on the Premier League Show, urging The post Joeboy predicts Manchester United will...

Sign In

Register

Reset Password

Please enter your username or email address, you will receive a link to create a new password via email.