President Bola Tinubu has formally informed the House of Representatives about the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The notification was conveyed through a letter read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during a plenary session on Thursday.
Prior to the announcement, the House held an executive session. The declaration is a significant development in the supervision of Rivers State and is expected to impact governance and security operations in the region. Details regarding the specifics of the emergency rule and the implications for local governance and operations were not immediately disclosed.
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