Rivers State government has raised the alarm over alleged plan by some persons to cause violence and disrupt the ongoing construction of five flyovers at Rumuola, GRA Junction, Orochiri-Worukwo, Oroabali and Nkpolu-Oroworukwo.
This is as the state government however warned that anyone caught disturbing the peace of the state would be severely dealt with.
It said security agencies had already been alerted.
The alarm and threat are contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Information, Paulinus Nsirim.
The statement titled Government Special Announcement reads in full:
“Rivers State Government has received intelligence reports that two faceless groups, African Grassroots Empowerment Organisation and Rivers State Ethnic Youth Leaders Coalition purportedly led by Prince Gomene Namene and Legborsi Yamaabana respectively have been hired to cause breach of the peace in the State.
“The two groups have threatened to shut down the operations of Julius Berger Nigeria PLC with effect from March 30, 2021 in order to frustrate the ongoing construction of five Flyovers at Rumuola, GRA Junction, Orochiri-Worukwo, Oroabali and Nkpolu-Oroworukwo.
“These groups hiding under the guise of demanding for local content and corporate social responsibility from Julius Berger are clearly being sponsored by enemies of the State who are not happy with the infrastructural revolution going on in the State.
“Government hereby warns these groups that it will not condone their sinister ploy to disrupt the timeline set by government to complete these projects.
“Security Agencies have been placed on red alert to arrest and prosecute anyone or group of persons that will sabotage the completion of these projects.
“Government will deal decisively with anyone or group that will test her resolve in providing the right infrastructure for the state.”
