Following the increase in
political intolerance and crisis among politicians in Rivers State, the police authorities have warned that they will deal with any politician or group of persons causing problem in the state.
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone 6, Calabar, Tunde Ogunsakin, gave the warning while briefing newsmen in Port Harcourt over the recent political disturbances in the state, Monday.
According to the AIG, the press briefing was necessitated by the recent disruption of the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Okrika LGA last week Tuesday.
He regretted that the attack led to the death of one Police Officer Ifeanyi Okorie, and injuring of some persons, including an operative of the Department of State Service and one journalist that were stabbed.
‘It is sad that it was in the course of repelling the assailants that we lost one of our men, although the intervention of our officers greatly minimised the impact and injuries”.
Ogunsakin, who recalled that on Wednesday, 4th February, 2015, he had a meeting with all political parties and stakeholders in the state during which he reiterated the mandate from the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Suleiman Abba, to ensure that electioneering activities are conducted under a peaceful and hitch-free environment.
He opined that during the meeting, it was agreed that political activities must effectively accommodate the interests of all without undermining the fundamental human rights of the citizens, and without also compromising the peace, order, security and safety of lives and property in the state.
‘It is important to state that in the course of the aforementioned meeting with the political parties and stakeholders, candidates and other political actors signed a Peace Accord, which was committal in nature to the effect that all political actors will, among other things, eschew all forms of electoral violence. Unfortunately, it has become apparent that the political actors who were at the meeting are not complying with the peace accord”, he said.
The AIG stated that the meeting further resolved that in the event of any violation of the Peace Accord, appropriate sanctions should be meted on the violators, adding that it was in the strength of the above that he has temporarily relocated his  office to Port Harcourt.
The Police boss warned that he will no longer condone any act that would disrupt peace and order in any part of states under his control, especially Rivers State.
Ogunsakin said that he has the capacity to overwhelm any persons or groups that will rise to contravene the Electoral Act or disrupt the peace, adding that in line with his intention to partner with all communities, established institutions and all relevant stakeholders, he met with politicians and religious leaders from Okrika and Ogu/Bolo LGAs where he re-iterated his commitment to ensuring zero tolerance to crime and violence.
He told the media that his office has commenced a detailed investigations into the incident that took place during the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Okrika as well as the attack and attempt on a Rivers PDP convoy at Abua in Abua/Odual local Government Area, adding that he was determined to ensure that the perpetrators are made to face the wrath of the law.
The Police while soliciting for public cooperation and information said the public could send their information to the Police on the dedicated lines: 08173172215, 08173172216, the Nigerian Police Zone 6 @yahoo.com, among others, and assured of their protection.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Mr. Sam Woka (right0 with his counterpart, Ministry of Transport counterpart, Nuka Nadum Nwikpasi, at the inspection of the monorail project in Port Harcourt last Wednesday.