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Wike to vote amidst heavy security presence

Gbenga Bada

March 19, 2016 11:03 AM

It was further reported that the heavy presence of security operatives around the area may not be unconnected with the tension in the state.

Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi and incumbent, Nyesom Wike

Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi and incumbent, Nyesom Wike

The Rivers State Governor, Chief

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According to a report by Vanguard Newspapers, a heavy security presence was noticed around the Governor father’s home situated in Rumuepirikom in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.

Read: ‘If Amaechi comes to your polling booth, beat him up,’ Wike

It was further reported that the heavy presence of security operatives around the area may not be unconnected with the tension that has trailed the rerun election in the state.

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Quite a number of fully armed security operatives are reported to be in the state ready to avert breakdown of law and order.

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