GOVERNOR FUBARA RECEIVES JUDICIAL COMMISSION REPORT ON OCTOBER 7 VIOLENCE, VOWS TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST CULPRITS

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has received the report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up to investigate the violence that occurred on October 7, 2024. The commission was established to probe incidents of arson, killings, and destruction of property at some Local Government Council Headquarters.

The governor received the report from the Chairman of the Commission, Hon Justice IR Minakiri, at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Governor Fubara commended the commission for their thorough and meticulous investigation, stating that his administration will not tolerate violence and lawlessness.

“We will study the report and implement its recommendations to ensure that justice is served,” Governor Fubara said. “We will not tolerate violence and lawlessness in Rivers State. Those found culpable will face the full weight of the law.”

BACKGROUNDER

The violence that occurred on October 7, 2024, resulted in the loss of lives, destruction of property, and displacement of people. The incident sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for those responsible to be brought to justice.

In response to the incident, Governor Fubara inaugurated the Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the violence. The commission was given a mandate to identify those responsible and recommend measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

COMMISSION’S REPORT

The commission’s report is expected to provide recommendations on how to prevent such incidents in the future and bring those responsible to justice. The report is also expected to shed light on the immediate and remote causes of the violence.

While receiving the report, Governor Fubara commended the commission for their thorough and meticulous investigation. He assured the people of Rivers State that his administration will implement the recommendations of the report and ensure that justice is served.

REACTIONS

The people of Rivers State have reacted to the receipt of the report, with many commending Governor Fubara for his commitment to justice and the rule of law.

“We are happy that the governor has received the report,” said Mrs. Ibim Dokubo, a resident of Port Harcourt. “We hope that the recommendations of the report will be implemented and those responsible for the violence will be brought to justice.”

CONCLUSION

The receipt of the Judicial Commission’s report on the October 7 violence is a significant step towards justice and accountability in Rivers State. Governor Fubara’s commitment to implementing the recommendations of the report is a welcome development, and the people of Rivers State will be watching with keen interest to see how the report’s recommendations are implemented.