The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the withdrawal of police officers from the 23 local government council secretariats in Rivers State.
Spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, announced the development in a statement issued on Monday.
The offices were sealed in June following a dispute over the appointment of Caretaker Committee Chairmen by Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State.
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Tensions escalated when Fubara opposed an “illegal” tenure extension granted to the former council chairmen by a faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martins Amaewhule.
“The IGP’s withdrawal of all personnel previously deployed to seal and safeguard the council secretariats was conveyed by the new Commissioner of Police in Rivers, Bala Mustapha,” Iringe-Koko said.
She further explained that the decision reflects the police’s commitment to neutrality and supporting the smooth functioning of democratic institutions.
“However, police operatives will be redeployed to these locations in the event of any crises or breakdown of law and order,” she added.
Iringe-Koko urged residents and politicians to remain calm and law-abiding.
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