Political Thugs Open Fire At Gov. Amaechi’s Convoy In Rivers

The Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi was
yesterday ambushed in Rumuolumeni area of Obio/
Akpor Local Government Area of the state, as
suspected political thugs fired live bullets at his
convoy.

What spurred the attack wasn't stated, however, the
Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Dave
Iyofor, disclosed that the thugs from an opposition
party first pelted the governor's convoy with stones
and other objects before they started firing gunshots
at him.

Iyofor further revealed that gunshots were fired at
the governor, adding that two members of the APC
sustained injuries.

"Gunshots were fired at Governor Amaechi this evening (yesterday) at Rumuolumeni in Obio Akpor
council by suspected Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,
thugs. Obio Akpor is the council of PDP Rivers
governorship candidate, Mr Nyesom Wike. The thugs
attacked the governor and his entourage with bottles,
stones and various dangerous objects.

"Then gunshots were fired at the governor. For now
two APC supporters are confirmed injured. When the
governor was leaving the community, bonfire was set
up on the road to prevent him from leaving. More
gunshots were fired at his convoy.

Amaechi was on
door to door ward campaign in the state," Iyofor
said.