At least five people are feared dead following shootings that erupted at various local government area (LGA) council secretariats in Rivers State on Monday.
As of now, the police have not released any official statement regarding the violence that has plagued multiple LGAs across the state. However, sources indicate that many of the casualties are youths allegedly loyal to the state governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara.
The ongoing gunfire at the LGA offices has instilled fear within the surrounding communities. Reports suggest that by Monday afternoon, approximately five individuals had been killed across four local government areas, while three councils—Eleme, Emohua, and Ikwerre—were set ablaze.
The violence reportedly broke out when the newly elected local government chairmen, sworn in by the governor on Sunday, arrived at their respective council secretariats. They encountered a group of youths opposed to their election, who claimed they were there to clean the premises for the former council chairmen, whose tenures had recently ended.
The situation escalated into shootings, resulting in numerous injuries from gunfire and the reported deaths of five individuals: one in Khana LGA, three in Oyibo LGA, and one in Ahoada-East LGA.
Authorities have yet to respond to the incidents, leaving residents and local leaders on edge amid the violence.
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