Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers State, has clarified that the state is not under siege, maintaining that it remains free and peaceful.
According to a report by Vanguard on Friday, June 21, 2024, Fubara noted that if there are any issues in any part of the state, Nigerians are aware of where the problems originate from.
The governor made this known during a press briefing in Egbelu Community, following his inspection of the 14.6km Omodu-Eberi Road project in Omuma Local Government Area.
Fubara refuted claims of ongoing crises and disturbances in Rivers State, attributing such negative reports to misinformation by mischief-makers.
He pointed out that contrary to media reports depicting widespread police presence and unrest, normal activities, including project inspections, continue uninterrupted.
Fubara reassured that Rivers State is not under siege and any issues within the state are well-known to stem from sources outside the state's control. He reiterated that the people of Rivers State are inherently peace-loving, as evidenced by their actions and behaviors.
"And to also tell Nigerians that Rivers State is peaceful. You can see that we are moving about inspecting projects as against what you see on the screens of your television sets that police are everywhere, that we don’t move about anymore, and that Rivers State is under siege.
"We are not under siege. Our State is free and peaceful. If at all there is any problem in any part of the State, I know quite well that Nigerians know where the problem is coming from, not from us," Fubara said.