BREAKING NEWS: Intense gunfire erupts at Rivers State Government House as militants seize control of the Port Harcourt Government House. Happening now
Reports indicate that security forces have run out of ammunition, escalating the crisis.
Citing the need to restore law and order, Tinubu announced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State for an initial six months.
Tinubu announced the nomination of retired Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas as the Rivers State administrator to steer the affairs of the state.
A few hours after the declaration, soldiers took over the Rivers Government House in Port Harcourt.