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Tension in Rivers as Fubara gives directive to heads of LGAs Reports from various Local Government Areas in Rivers State indicate varying levels of tension, with some areas experiencing sporadic shooting while others remain peaceful. In Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, videos circulating on social media show security operatives attached to the former council chairman, Allwell Ihunda, firing sporadically after being chased by angry youths who claimed they were shot at directly by the police. Similarly, at the Obio-Akpor Council Secretariat, an official vehicle belonging to the council chairman, George Ariorlu, was vandalized and posters torn by individuals chanting both war and victory songs. DAILY POST gathered that the two local government council chairmen were still within the council premises when the governor concluded his statewide broadcast. This led to angry youths invading the areas to chase them away. In Emohua Local Government Council, youths from various communities...