The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers
State has made a passionate appeal to the Federal Government to declare a state
of emergency in the state, describing the current situation as tantamount to
a full-blown war zone.
The call was made by Chief Tony Okocha, the APC
Caretaker Committee Chairman, during a media briefing held in Port Harcourt on
Wednesday.
Addressing reporters, Chief Okocha emphasized
the severity of the crisis unfolding in Rivers State, pointing out that the
escalating violence has resulted in loss of lives and widespread insecurity.
He highlighted the challenges faced by both the
state government and law enforcement agencies in effectively quelling the
unrest.
"Rivers State is at war. The ongoing mayhem
and violence have claimed numerous lives, and the situation continues to
deteriorate," Okocha asserted.
"The governor and the police are unable to
curb the escalating violence, which underscores the urgency of declaring a state
of emergency in Rivers State."
The APC leader underscored that the perpetrators
of the violence are well-known, adding that decisive federal intervention is
crucial to restoring peace and stability in the state. He urged the federal
government to act swiftly in response to the deteriorating security situation.
"I call on the federal government to
swiftly declare a state of emergency in Rivers State to effectively address the
upsurge in violence and restore law and order," Okocha urged.
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