By Halimah Olamide
Following the takeover over of the newly elected Local Government Chairmen in Rivers State, some thugs have set the Secretariat of Ikwerre local government ablaze.
NPO Reports learnt that there was also shooting in Obia Akpor, Eleme LGA and other areas within the State
Recall that the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was also set on fire on Saturday.
NPO Reports that the Local Government election was held on Saturday in which the APP was declared winner of 22 out of 23 seats.
Meanwhile, during the swearing-in ceremony, the governor called the attention of the new local government chairmen to an alleged plot of protest across their local governments.
He urged them to avoid confrontation in case violence erupts.
“I’m aware that they are mobilizing 20 people per unit to go and confront you tomorrow when you resume to your local government headquarters. But please if they are coming with violence, avoid them.” Fubara said.