Tensions boiled over at the Obio Akpor Local Government Council Headquarters in Rivers State as chaos unfolded, with reports of heavy gunfire and thugs allegedly seizing control of the premises.
The violent scene was a calculated move to prevent the newly appointed chairman from taking office, plunging the area into unrest.
Earlier today, similar turmoil was reported in other parts of Rivers State. Local Government Council offices in Eleme and Ikwerre were reportedly set ablaze, intensifying concerns about the fragile state of local politics.
The targeted attacks appear to be part of a broader campaign to disrupt leadership transitions in the state.
Security personnel were quickly deployed to the Obio Akpor headquarters to restore order, engaging in efforts to fend off the armed men who had stormed the building.
However, the situation underscored the ongoing instability in some areas of Rivers State, where local government politics frequently devolve into violent power struggles.
This incident shines a spotlight on the persistent political tensions in the region, as power tussles continue to trigger dangerous confrontations, leaving many concerned about the future of governance and security in the state.
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