Update: Rivers State Police Reopen All 23 LGA Secretariats Following Investigations

Update: Rivers State Police Reopen All 23 LGA Secretariats Following InvestigationsThe Rivers State Police Command has officially reopened all 23 Local Government Area Secretariats in the state following the successful election and inauguration of new chairpersons. This announcement was made in a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, on Monday morning.

Iringe-Koko indicated that the new Commissioner of Police, CP Mustapha Bala, acted on the directives of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, ordering the withdrawal of police personnel who had previously been deployed to seal off and secure the council secretariats.

The statement highlighted that police presence would only be reinstated in these areas if a crisis or law and order breakdown occurs.

In her statement, Iringe-Koko said, “In light of recent political developments in Rivers State, the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, CP Mustapha Bala, conveys the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, for the immediate withdrawal of all police personnel previously assigned to seal and secure the Local Government Secretariats in the state.

“This decision aligns with the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to ensuring neutrality and the smooth functioning of democratic institutions. As a result, the IGP has ordered the unsealing of the Local Government Secretariats that were under police protection. Officers will only be redeployed to these locations if any crisis or breakdown of law and order occurs, in which case emergency measures will be promptly enacted to restore normalcy.

“The Rivers State Police Command assures the public of its dedication to maintaining peace and order across the state and will continue to perform its duties professionally. We urge all residents and stakeholders to remain calm and law-abiding as the situation develops.

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