Amaechi Says 3 Persons Have been Arrested for Killings in Rivers’ LG

The Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, said three people have been arrested in connection with the killing in Obirikam, in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the state.

He said this at town hall meeting in Port Harcourt on Thursday.

The governor also said the divisional police officer in the area has been charged.

Amaechi confirmed that those arrested have been giving useful information on the killings in Obirikam.

Meanwhile, the governor had urged residents in the state to come out and vote in tomorrow’s election while assuring that security would be adequately provided for in all the polling units.

The governor also commended the efforts of the state security task force for the arrest of five persons with 3 AK 47 rifles and assorted ammunition at the Mile 4 Wimpey Area in Port Harcourt.

Report said that those arrested were allegedly hired by some top politicians to create violence on Saturday’s election.

Governor Amaechi advised voters and Rivers people to remain calm and peaceful and join security agencies in working for security of the state.

He assured that there would be peaceful and violent-free election.