Men suspected to be political thugs on Sunday night, October 29, set ablaze the Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) over an alleged move to impeach the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara and Leader of the House, Edison Ehie.
The thugs who are said to have arrived in a white Hilux van invaded the assembly complex at about 9:00pm, disarmed the security personnel on duty and allegedly set the complex on fire.
It was learnt that the incident occurred at the assembly complex, opposite the Headquarters of the State Police Command, on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt.
Reports say the lawmakers had concluded plans to impeach Fubara and Ehie today, Monday, October 30 at it resumed sitting following some yet to be disclosed issues.
Over 17 security trucks and four Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) with over 50 federal security personnel have been stationed at the facility. There are rumors that there is a rift between the governor and his predecessor Nyesom Wike, who is now FCT Minister.