Violence has spiked significantly in Rivers State, with accounts of dead bodies now scattered in the compounds of local government offices in Ikwerre and Ahoada East LGAs.
What started as protests regarding the recent local government elections has turned into a deadly situation, with armed groups battling near the council offices.
Videos circulating on the internet depict disturbing images of bodies near the council secretariats, a troubling outcome after supporters of former Governor Nyesom Wike refused to accept the newly appointed chairmen.
Different groups are still disputing the fairness of the local government elections organized by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC).
There is no official count of casualties yet, but the violence seems to be moving to other areas, with reports of gunfire in various places.
The Rivers State Police Command has not confirmed the events as security forces left the council offices following an order from the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
