The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured the people of the state that he and his men will not allow the crisis enveloping the Local Government Areas (LGAs) to lead to a breakdown of law and order.
CP Disu told journalists at the police headquarters in Port Harcourt that the police are aware of the situation at the different LGAs and expect the different political players to respect the appeal and cease hostilities pending the hearing and determination of their case.
CP Disu warned that his men are equal to the task of securing the different council headquarters and will not tolerate any attempt to disturb the peace in the state.
Meanwhile, the Local Government Chairman of Emohua in Rivers State, Chidi Lloyd, who has insisted that he will not leave office after the expiration of his tenure on June 17, has announced an empowerment scheme for residents of his local government area.