Port Harcourt, Rivers State — Government officials, security agencies, traditional rulers, and community stakeholders on Saturday convened an emergency peace meeting to address tensions arising from Friday's incident along the Okrika–Eleme axis.
The meeting was held at the office of the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt. In attendance were the Chairmen of Okrika and Eleme Local Government Areas, Hon. Akuro Tobin and Hon. Obarilomate Ollor, senior security officials, traditional rulers, youth representatives, and other key stakeholders.
The meeting focused on reviewing the security situation and identifying practical measures to prevent further escalation of tensions between the neighbouring communities.
Participants emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between security agencies and community leaders, improved intelligence gathering, and sustained dialogue to promote peaceful coexistence.
Stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to preserving peace, protecting lives and property, and maintaining law and order across both local government areas.
They also urged residents to remain calm, avoid actions capable of escalating tensions, and cooperate with security agencies as efforts continue to restore normalcy.
The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, assured all stakeholders of the Police Command's commitment to maintaining peace and security.
He emphasized that security agencies would continue to work closely with community leaders to ensure the safety of residents and prevent any breakdown of law and order.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment by all parties to strengthen dialogue, encourage mutual understanding, and support ongoing peacebuilding efforts in the affected communities.
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