Political tensions in Rivers State escalated on Monday as explosions and protests erupted across several local government areas. These disturbances are linked to an order issued by Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, directing the unsealing of the secretariats of all 23 local governments and the immediate withdrawal of police personnel who had been stationed at the councils since July.
In Eleme Local Government Area, chaos ensued as the council secretariat caught fire, with reports indicating that buildings and vehicles were set ablaze following an explosion from what is believed to be a dynamite device. Meanwhile, in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, protesters stormed the council headquarters in Omoku, preventing the newly sworn-in chairman from taking office.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and further details are expected to emerge.
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