According to Punch, the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital has seen a significant increase in security due to the presence of the prime suspect from last Tuesday's dynamite explosion near the Presidential Hotel in Port Harcourt. The suspect, injured in the blast, has been under police surveillance since Wednesday. This explosion took place during a protest regarding the tenure of local government chairmen in the state.
To ensure the suspect remains secured, the hospital has augmented its security measures. Three police patrol vans are strategically positioned at key points within the hospital, including the emergency ward where the suspect is receiving treatment. The police are actively investigating the incident and have called on the public to provide any pertinent information that could aid in their inquiry.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has made a strong accusation, suggesting that the opposition orchestrated the bombing to justify demands for a state of emergency in the state. He claimed that the dynamite explosion at Hotel Presidential, where federal lawmakers were staying, was intended to create a crisis that would necessitate such extreme measures.
The police are conducting a thorough investigation into the explosion, seeking to uncover all details and motivations behind the act. They have encouraged anyone with information about the incident to come forward. As of now, the suspect's medical condition remains unclear, but police are maintaining a vigilant watch over the situation, ensuring that all developments are closely monitored. The authorities are determined to get to the bottom of this incident and are leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of justice.