Tension has reportedly heightened in Igwuruta, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, following an alleged invasion of an OSPAC office by suspected members of a faction of the local security outfit, leaving parts of the facility damaged.
Images reportedly obtained from the scene showed damage to sections of the building, with properties scattered across the premises.
According to accounts from residents, the incident allegedly followed a confrontation involving security operatives and some OSPAC members. Several personnel were also reportedly arrested in connection with the incident.
However, the identities of those responsible for the reported destruction, the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and the alleged arrests have not been independently verified.
The incident has raised concerns among residents over reported tensions and divisions within local security groups operating in the area.
Some residents have called on relevant security authorities to conduct an impartial investigation, establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that anyone found responsible for criminal damage is held accountable.
The development has also renewed concerns about coordination, accountability and clearly defined operational boundaries among community security groups and statutory security agencies.
As of the time of filing this report, authorities had not publicly issued a comprehensive statement explaining the incident.
Further details are awaited as more information becomes available.
