By Kevin Pepple
The arson and destruction of council properties in three Loca Government Areas of Emohua, Ikwerre and Obio Akpor on Monday is now being investigated by the Rivers State government.
To this end the state Governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara has set up a panel of Inquiry.
A statement from the office of Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Dr. Tammy Danagogo said the inquiry is pursuant to Section 2(1) of the Commissions of Inquiry Law, Cap 30, Laws of Rivers State of Nigeria, 1999.
It read in part, “His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, Governor of Rivers State, has approved the Setting-up of a Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the arson, killings, and wanton destruction of property at some Local Government Council Headquarters which occurred on or about Monday, October 7, 2024.”
Members of the Commission include Hon. Justice I.R. Minakiri as Chairman, Barr. Felicia Nwoke member, Prof. Blessing Didia, Sir Samuel Egbe and Venerable Alex Usifor.
Barrister Uzor Ikenga is to act as counsel, while Mrs. Inyingi Brown is to act as Secretary.
Members of the Commission will be sworn-in today, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt.
Meanwhile, the governor has thanked Rivers people for their doggedness and believe in the course of his administration to salvage and protect the integrity of the state.
He said: “So, let me thank everyone of you. Let me also use this opportunity to thank the good people of Rivers State for their support, and to assure them that we will continue to defend, protect the interest of Rivers people.
“I want to thank everyone of you for you support, more especially before, during and after the elections. I appreciate your doggedness, your belief in our course to salvage this State, to protect the integrity of this State,” he added.
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