Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has declared that the state will not succumb to secessionists agenda, no matter the amount of intimidation.
The governor made the declaration on Saturday following an overnight attacks on police personnel in the state.
Wike’s statement came just as the Rivers State Security Council which he heads appealed to the people of the state for calm.
Wike, who presided over an emergency meeting of the Security Council at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Saturday, condemned the attacks saying those behind it were bent on plunging Nigeria into another unwarranted crisis.
He, on behalf of the Government of Rivers State, expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the policemen and the Rivers State Police Command.
“On behalf of the Government of Rivers State, I wish to offer our heartfelt condolences and express our deep sadness in the wake of these horrific attacks.”
Wike urged residents of Rivers State to be calm, pointing out that the security council had taken measures to secure the state.
He further enjoined them to be vigilant and report any suspicious movement or persons to security agents.
