The hallowed chambers of the Rivers State House of Assembly was, on Sunday, set ablaze by suspected political thugs in the state, Vanguard reports.
Vanguard said that this followed a move by the Assemblly to commence an impeachment process on the Leader of the House, Hon. Edison Ehie and Governor Siminalayi Fubara reportedly scheduled for Monday.
The arsonists had carried out the act at about 9:45pm, causing uneasy calm around the assembly complex where the State Police Command also stands.
A source said the legislature has concluded plans to impeach the duo on Monday at its resumed sitting following some undisclosed issues.
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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.”
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However, at press time, Security personnel have taken over the premises of the assembly complex.
Over 17 security trucks and four Armoured Personnel Carriers were stationed at the facility with over 50 Federal Security personnel mobilised at the complex.
It was also alleged at that the Rivers Government House Camp Commander has been sacked.
