Bl00dy clashes, gunsh0ts and expl0sions have heralded the resumption of chairmen sworn-in by Rivers Governor Siminialayi Fubara......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
It was gathered that while those against the election took over some councils, clashes and expl0sions rocked other secretariats.
Emohua Local Government Area was reportedly taken over by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) opposed to the elections.
The clashes emerged shortly after the Inspector-General of Police asked policemen, who initially sealed the secretariats to avoid violence to withdraw from the facilities immediately.
Already the secretariat of the Eleme LGA in the state was set abl@ze by arsonists, who threw explosives in the area.
Vehicles and other valuables went up on flames after the explosion.
In Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, protesters reportedly invaded the council headquarters in Omoku, refusing the newly sworn in chairman to assume office.
Details Shortly… (The Nation)
