As some lawmakers sat on Monday to begin an impeachment process on Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, there were gunshots and firing of teargas within the State House of Assembly Complex.
The development was coming after an explosion at the assembly complex on Sunday night as the chamber was razed.
Following the gunshot and firing of teargas, people ran helter-skelter as policemen chased people, including workers whose offices are located within the area.
Osun Defender gathered that the Speaker of the Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, who presided over the sitting and about 22 other lawmakers, resolved to begin the process.
The leader of the House, Edison Ehie, and some of their colleagues believed. m.d to be loyal to the governor was also suspended by the lawmakers during the sitting.
The lawmakers immediately after the sitting, were seen at about 8:15 a.m. driving out of the Assembly with heavy security escorts.
Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.
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