Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to make sure that these chargeable for the latest arson assaults on native authorities secretariats within the state will face justice.
The governor made this assertion whereas swearing in 4 new commissioners on the Authorities Home in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
The secretariats in Ikwerre, Emohua, and Eleme Native Authorities Areas have been lately set ablaze by suspected political thugs.
Fubara expressed his administration’s dedication to collaborate with the Nigerian Police Power and the Division of State Providers to establish and prosecute the perpetrators.
“We received’t stand by and watch political thugs wreak havoc in Rivers State.
“These behind these assaults will account for his or her atrocities,” Fubara declared.
The governor’s remarks come days after he alerted the general public about intelligence reviews indicating a plot by sure people to forestall newly elected council chairmen from assuming workplace.
He famous that the latest arson was a direct manifestation of those threats.
“I stated it earlier than it occurred. These behind this are sad and have gone to excessive lengths to sow discord amongst our folks.
“However we received’t enable this to go unpunished. We’ll work with safety businesses to uncover these accountable and guarantee they face justice,” he famous.
Fubara additionally recommended the folks of Rivers State for his or her persistence and calm within the face of the assaults, regardless of the anger the incidents have brought about.
He urged the general public to not resort to violence, stressing the significance of sustaining peace and unity.
“As your chief, I guarantee you I cannot mislead you. We should stay peaceable, regardless that we’re indignant. Assembly violence with violence will solely make us the best losers,” he cautioned.
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