LEGIT NG
Port Harcourt, Rivers state – Disturbing violence erupted in several parts of Rivers state on Monday, October 7, leading to arson, shooting, and fatalities.
As reported by Vanguard, the cycle of violence forced the newly-sworn-in local government (LG) chairpersons to flee their secretariats.
In a report on Monday afternoon, October 7, the newspaper said considering the targeted attacks, it was difficult for the Governor Siminalayi Fubara-backed chairmen to perform administrative duties from their respective LG secretariats.
In Khana local government area (LGA), one person was reportedly killed during sporadic gunfire on the road leading to the Rector’s Lodge.
The Punch quoted a source as saying the gunshot was heard near Bori city. The source added that the shooting caused people to run in different directions.
