A violent clash between supporters of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and ex-governor Nyesom Wike in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area resulted in a baby being tear-gassed and becoming unconscious.
The incident occurred during a government medical outreach in the Eliozu community, where a heated argument and stone-pelting ensued between rival factions.
Anti-riot policemen arrived, firing teargas to disperse the crowd, but unfortunately, a child was caught in the crossfire and lost consciousness.
The medical outreach was relocated to a nearby facility due to the disruption.
Chijioke Ihunwo, Chairman of Obio/Akpor LGA, accused Martin Amaewhule, leader of the opposing faction, of leading policemen to disrupt the outreach and called for President Bola Tinubu’s intervention to restore peace in the state.
Governor Fubara and his political godfather Nyesome Wike the man who handed power to him have been having a running battle over control of state affairs
This is one of several incidents witnessed in the state since both men fell apart
Efforts by stakeholders including the president to restore peace have so far failed
