Bloody clashes, gunshots and explosions have heralded the resumption of chairmen sworn-in by Rivers Governor Siminialayi Fubara.
It was gathered that while those against the election took over some councils, clashes and explosions rocked other secretariats.
Emohua Local Government Area was reportedly taken over by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) opposed to the elections.
The clashes emerged shortly after the Inspector-General of Police asked policemen, who initially sealed the secretariats to avoid violence to withdraw from the facilities immediately.
Already the secretariat of the Eleme LGA in the state was set ablaze by arsonists, who threw explosives in the area.
Vehicles and other valuables went up on flames after the explosion.
In Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, protesters reportedly invaded the council headquarters in Omoku, refusing the newly sworn in chairman to assume office.
Two rival political groups clashed at the Ikwerre local government secretariat setting the newly built edifice ablaze.
It was gathered that the two groups deferred over the conduct of the local government election.
While one camp insisted that there was no election, the other said an election was held and that an elected chairman had been sworn in and must be allowed to resume his duties at the secretariat.
It was gathered that gunshots rocked the area and caused panic among the residents.