An explosion rocked the Rivers State House of Assembly complex on Sunday night.
The incident came amid alleged moves by some lawmakers to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
It was gathered that some suspected arsonists threw an explosive into the complex around 9:25pm, causing a fire in the building.
Though the spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, could not be reached on her mobile, a senior police officer confirmed the incident to our correspondent.
Our correspondent gathered that some properties inside the chamber were destroyed.
The police officer, who pleaded anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the incident, claimed it was politically motivated.
“Yes it is true. The fire occurred around 9:30pm or so. But as we speak, it (the fire) has been put out by firefighters who arrived at the scene just in time. I think it has to do with politics,” he stated.
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Our correspondent gathered that arrangements have been concluded by some lawmakers in the state legislature to first impeach the House leader, Eddison Ehie, to pave the way for Fubara’s removal.
The House leader is said to have been blocking moves aimed at removing Fubara.
Our reporter, who visited the Assembly at about 10:30 pm, reports that the police and other security operatives had taken over the complex, as about 17 security trucks and one Armoured Personnel Carrier were stationed at the entrance and surroundings.
In a beautiful Monday morning, News reaching us from Rivers have it that there’s fire 🔥 on the mountain as all is not well with the State Governor and the powers that be……
Below are what we could get from eye witnesses in Rivers state :
https://twitter.com/wencesolo1/status/1718851263725437252?t=n2jNIgNV3QzMzWqNPDw7sQ&s=19
Rivers State House of Assembly building has been set on fire.
There was an alleged plan to impeach Ihie Edison and Sim Fubara tonight by a purported order sponsored from Abuja.
While those in favour were saying yea, those against poured fuel and started burning the building.
The funniest part of this movie is that the state police headquarters is directly opposite the RHSA building but you know that the police is your friend, especially if you can pay them.
The beauty of this is seeing Sim Fubara becoming his own man. Wike will be served hot hot! It gladdens the heart of many! Rivers no be Lagos. We showed Ameachi that. ”
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