News Investigators/ President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately in Rivers State.
Mr. Tinubu also called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.
The President’s directive follows the wave of arsons and violent attacks on Local Government Council Secretariat in which no few than four Council headquarters were torched by protesters who were said to be protesting against last Saturday Council poll.
Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement said, “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.
“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,” Mr. Onanuga stated.
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.