President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigeria Police Force to safeguard local government secretariats in Rivers State from attacks by arsonists and vandals.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced in a statement on Monday that rampaging hoodlums, dissatisfied with the results of Saturday’s local government elections, set fire to several council secretariats in the oil-rich state.
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“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,” Onanuga said.
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The President urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions.
“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.”
The President emphasized that self-help is unacceptable in a democratic system, particularly after 25 years of uninterrupted democracy.
He stated that the judiciary is equipped to resolve all political disputes, and the results of this election should be no different.
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