There was pandemonium in the Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday following a face-off between the chairman of the local government, Hon. Onengiyeofori George and leader of the council legislative assembly, Hon. Ibifiri.

The cause of the face-off could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report.

However, it was learned that following a heated arguement between the duo, councillors took side with the LGA assembly leader and beat up the council chairman.

A video clip making the rounds, captured moments the council chairman reportedly took to his heel.

Rivers State has been enveloped in political crisis since 2023 following a fallout between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his estranged political godfather Nyesom Wike.