Two security operatives lost their lives amid the Local Government crisis in Rivers State, Nigeria. The fatalities occurred during an invasion at the council headquarters in Omuma. Governor Siminalayi Fubara convened a security meeting to address the unrest, following the expiration of local government chairmen's tenures.
Amid the Local Government crisis in Rivers State, Nigeria, two security operatives lost their lives in Omuma Local Government Area. The deaths occurred on Tuesday, likely linked to the invasion of the council headquarters at Eberi-Omuma. Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, confirmed the fatalities, identifying the deceased as a policeman and a vigilante operative. Investigations are ongoing, with further details to be released soon.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has responded to the escalating tensions by convening a security council meeting with the heads of security agencies. This meeting, held behind closed doors at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, focused on strategies to address the invasions of local government secretariats.
Earlier on Tuesday, Governor Fubara ordered heads of administration in the 23 local government areas to assume control from the elected council chairmen whose three-year terms ended on Monday. However, 21 of the 23 former local government chairmen have refused to hand over their positions, leading to heightened tensions and unrest in the state.
The situation remains fluid, with the state government and security agencies working to manage the crisis and ensure the safety and stability of the region.
