The Rivers State Police Command has taken over all the 23 Council Secretariats and some critical government infrastructure in the state.

In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, the police said the decision to take over the councils was taken to forestall more bloodshed and prevent further deterioration of security in the state. 

The police also confirmed the death of two persons in Eberi-Omuma, Omuma Local Government Area, including an officer and an unnamed local security guard, popularly known as “vigilante”. 

Meanwhile, Governor Siminalayi Fubara yesterday convened a security council meeting with heads of security agencies following recent political developments in the state, which centred on strategies to contain the invasion of local government secretariats.

21 of the 23 outgone Local Government bosses have insisted that they won’t hand over, sparking some heated moments in the state.

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