“Breaking: Fubara Establishes Panel to Investigate Rivers State LG Secretariat Fire and Violence [Full List Included]”

In a decisive move to address recent violence in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced the formation of a Judicial Commission of Inquiry. This commission will investigate the arson, killings, and destruction of property at various Local Government Council headquarters.

The violent incidents occurred on Monday, just a day after the swearing-in of new council chairpersons following Saturday’s elections. Reports indicate that unidentified hoodlums attacked LGA secretariats, causing significant damage and chaos.

Key Details of the Commission

The establishment of this commission was communicated in a statement by Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, the Secretary to the State Government. The commission is authorized under Section 2(1) of the Commissions of Inquiry Law, Cap 30, Laws of Rivers State of Nigeria, 1999.

Commission Members:

1. Hon. Justice I.R. Minakiri – Chairman
2. Barr. Felicia Nwoke – Member
3. Prof. Blessing Didia – Member
4. Sir Samuel Egbe – Member
5. Venerable Alex Usifor – Member
6. Barr. Uzor Ikenga – Counsel to the Commission
7. Mrs. Inyingi Brown – Secretary

The members will be sworn in today, October 8, 2024, at 4 p.m. in the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt. They are expected to be seated by 3:30 p.m.

The establishment of this Judicial Commission reflects the Rivers State government’s commitment to investigating the recent violence and restoring order following the local government elections. This inquiry aims to uncover the causes and those responsible for the tragic events that have unfolded.