Wike Condemns Rivers Attacks, Promises To Secure State

• Seven police officers were killed in overnight (between Friday and Saturday) attacks on three police formations in two Local Government Areas

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has condemned the recent attacks on police formations in the State.

In a statement signed by his media aide, Kelvin Ebiri, Governor Wike said the attacks were carried out by unidentified gunmen who “are bent on plunging Nigeria into another unwarranted crisis.”

Read also: Gunmen Kill Five Police Officers, Two Civilians In Fresh Rivers Attack

“He, on behalf of the Government and people of Rivers State, expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the Policemen and the Rivers State Police Command,” the statement said.

While assuring residents to be calm, Governor Wike said “the Security Council has taken measures to secure the State.”

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