Monday, October 7, 2024 -A section of the Eleme Local Government Area (LGA) secretariat in Rivers State has been set ablaze, raising concerns over potential unrest in the region.
This incident comes shortly after the
inauguration of Brain Gokpa, the newly elected
chairman of Eleme LGA.
According to Channels
Television, Gokpa arrived at the local government secretariat
accompanied by several councillors and a group of supporters, only to find
portions of the complex destroyed by fire.
The event has
sparked apprehension, especially as this incident may signify brewing political
tensions.
In a phone conversation with Channels Television, former
Ambassador Oji Ngofa, who is
a native of Eleme, shared his concerns about the rising tension in the area.
Ngofa suggested that the fire could intensify political rivalries and lead to
further violence within Rivers State’s LGAs.
The cause of
the fire has yet to be determined, but local authorities have been urged to
take swift action to prevent any escalation.
The directive, issued on Monday, October 7, was confirmed in a statement
by Grace Iringe-Koko, the Rivers State Police Command’s Public
Relations Officer.
According to Iringe-Koko, “The newly deployed State Commissioner of
Police, Bala Mustapha, conveyed the directives of the Inspector General for the
immediate withdrawal of all police personnel previously deployed to seal and
safeguard the Local Government Secretariats in the state.”
Meanwhile, residents of Eleme are on high alert, worried that the
incident might lead to broader unrest. As the situation unfolds, the newly
elected local government officials and the state government are expected to
address the incident and implement security measures to ensure the safety of
the Eleme community.
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