There has been compressed brouhaha in the camps of former governor of Rivers State and current Federal Capital Territory(FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike and his now-estranged political son and governor of the state, Sir Siminalayi Fubara after the hallowed chambers of the Rivers State House of Assembly was set ablaze by suspected political thugs in the state.
The arson came on the heels of a purported move by the house to commence an impeachment process on the Leader of the House, Hon. Edison Ehie, and the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara on Monday.
Theliberationnews gathered that the fire incident was carried out at about 9:45pm, causing uneasy calm around the assembly complex where the State Police Command is also situated.
A source said the legislature had concluded plans to commence impeachment process of the duo on Monday at its resumed sitting following some yet undisclosed issues.
It was gathered that following the development, some youths had invaded the assembly complex and set it ablaze.
A senior police officer in the state, who did not want to be mentioned confirmed the development, adding that it took efforts of police and the state Fire Service teams to put out the fire.
The source said: “Yes, the Rivers State House of Assembly main chamber was under attack and set on fire. It was policemen and the fire service team that helped to put out the fire.”
However, as at press time, security personnel have taken over the premises of the assembly complex.
Over 17 security trucks and four Armoured Personnel Carriers, APC, have been stationed at the facility with over 50 Federal Security personnel mobilized at the complex.
It was also alleged at that the Rivers Government House Camp Commander has been sacked.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no reaction from the former governor and the incumbent governor over the incident.
