Following a rash of arson attacks on some local government secretariats in Rivers State, Gov. Siminalayi Fubara has vowed to ensure that those responsible for the recent arson attacks face justice.
The governor made the statement on Tuesday while swearing in four new commissioners at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
Suspected political thugs recently set fire to secretariats in Ikwerre, Emohua, and Eleme local government areas, Per Second News reported.
Fubara reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working closely with the Nigerian Police Force and Department of State Services to identify, apprehend, and prosecute those responsible for the attacks.
“We won’t stand by and watch political thugs wreak havoc in Rivers State. Those behind these attacks will account for their atrocities,” Fubara declared.
The governor’s remarks come days after he alerted the public about intelligence reports indicating a plot by certain individuals to prevent newly elected council chairmen from assuming office.
He said: “I said it before it happened. Those behind this are unhappy and have gone to extreme lengths to sow discord among our people.
“But we won’t allow this to go unpunished. We will work with security agencies to uncover those responsible and ensure they face justice.”
He also praised the residents for their calm and patient response to the recent attacks.
He urged the public not to resort to violence, stressing the importance of maintaining peace and unity.
“As your leader, I assure you I will not mislead you. We must remain peaceful, even though we are angry.
“Meeting violence with violence will only make us the greatest losers,” he cautioned.
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