A section of the Eleme Local Government Area secretariat building in Rivers State has been burnt down by unknown assailants.
This comes after the local government election which was successfully conducted on Saturday, October, 5, 2024.
The incident occurred as Brain Gokpa, the newly elected chairman, arrived at the secretariat accompanied by his councillors and supporters.
According to eyewitnesses, the attackers targeted specific buildings within the complex.
The motivations behind the arson attack remain unclear as of press time.
The Ikwere Local Government Secretariat was also touched with many key offices Razed.