Police React To Security Situation in Rivers, Reveal Next Line of Action
- The Nigeria Police Force said it was aware of the security situation in Rivers state following the pandemonium at the State House of Assembly Complex
- The police said the situation is been addressed and an investigation has commenced to uncover the circumstances
- According to the police, the Rivers command will take immediate action against those responsible
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Rivers state, Port Harcourt - The Nigeria Police Force has reacted to the security situation that played out at the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex, Port Harcourt on Monday, October 30.
The police said the force is aware of the situation and is actively addressing the matter.
Source: Facebook
This was disclosed in a post via its Instagram page, @Nigeriapoliceforce, on Monday, October 30.
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According to the statement, the police promised to embark on an investigation to surrounding the circumstances and take immediate action.
“We're aware of the security situation at the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex. The Rivers State Police Command is actively addressing the matter. We've launched a comprehensive investigation to uncover the circumstances and will take immediate action against those responsible. Stay tuned for further updates. Your safety remains our priority.”
Tear gas fired at Rivers Assembly over planned impeachment of Gov Fubara
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a fresh crisis engulfed the Rivers State House of Assembly amid rumours of an impending impeachment procedure against the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
The governor stormed the Assembly Complex while House members fled for safety as tear gas was fired outside the Complex.
Explosion at Rivers House of Assembly
Legit.ng also reported that an explosion rocked the Rivers State House of Assembly complex on Sunday night, October 29.
The incident came amid alleged moves by some lawmakers to impeach Governor Fubara. It was gathered that some suspected arsonists threw an explosive into the complex around 9:25 p.m., causing a fire in the building.
Gov Fubara Reveals Identity of Officer Who Shot at Him
Fubara alleged that the police instigated the shots fired at him on his way to inspect the state House of Assembly Complex that was gutted by fire on Sunday, October 29.
Fubara made this accusation on Monday, October 30, as he named a senior officer in the Rivers State Police Command as the leader of the team that was deployed to obstruct his access to the complex.
He also dismissed the action of the state assembly to serve an impeachment notice on him. Challenging the lawmakers, Fubara said he did not care about being impeached but vowed to resist an unjust process.
Source: Legit.ng
