The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has ordered its personnel to vacate the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) Secretariats previously sealed by police across the state with immediate effect.
The new Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Bala Mustapha conveyed the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun directives.
This, he said is in line with the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure neutrality and the smooth functioning of democratic institutions.
“Consequently, the IGP has ordered the unsealing of the Local Government Secretariats, which were earlier secured by police personnel. The police will only be redeployed to these locations in the event of any crisis or breakdown of law and order, in which case emergency measures will be swiftly implemented to restore normalcy.
“The Rivers State Police Command assures the public of its readiness to maintain peace and order across the state and will continue to act professionally in discharging its duties. We urge all residents and stakeholders to remain calm and law-abiding as the situation continues to evolve.
