The crisis in Rivers State has taken a violent turn as gunmen launched an attack on the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) Secretariat. Reports indicate that the area is currently engulfed in chaos, with a heavy exchange of gunfire between unidentified groups.
Eyewitnesses on the scene describe the situation as tense and volatile, with residents and passersby fleeing for safety as the sound of gunshots reverberates through the area.
The motive behind the attack and the identities of those involved remain unclear at this time. Local authorities are yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, and it is uncertain if there are any casualties or injuries resulting from the ongoing clash.
Security forces are reportedly mobilizing to bring the situation under control.
This developing story has caused heightened concern among residents, who fear that the violence may spread to other parts of the state. More details will be provided as they become available.
