President Bola Tinubu has directed the police authorities to provide security for local government area secretariats in Rivers State.
The directive of the President followed the torching of the secretariats of two LGAs in Rivers State by suspected political thugs.
This also followed the outcome of Saturday’s local government election in the state, which the All Peoples Party cleared.
The APP won the 23 chairmanship seats in the state.
Reacting to the violence that followed the withdrawal of policemen from the secretariats as ordered by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, President Tinubu called for peace.
A statement on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, said: “President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.
“In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state.
“He urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions.
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“President Tinubu directed the police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately.
“While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, he emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions.
“President Tinubu said government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism.
“He stressed that self-help has no place in a democratic system, especially after 25 years of continuous democracy.
“According to President Tinubu, the judiciary can settle all political disputes, and the outcome of this election should be no exception.”
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