ADC member’s family home attacked, set ablaze in Rivers
The family home of an African Democratic Congress, ADC, member, Isaiah Thomas, in Aluu community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, has been attacked and set ablaze. The arson attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, barely 24 hours after campaigns officially began for the presidential and National Assembly elections. Speaking to newsmen, […] ADC member’s family home…
An African Democratic Congress member, Isaiah Thomas, had his family home attacked and set on fire in Aluu, a community within Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The arson attack happened just 24 hours after campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections commenced. Thomas' mother, Uchechi Thomas, reported that a large group of armed assailants arrived at the scene and set several buildings in the compound ablaze.
Household property also suffered damage during the attack. The motive behind the attack remains unclear. Ikwerre Local Government Area Chairman, Charles Wobodo, condemned the incident and dispatched his Chief Security Officer to assess the situation on the ground. Wobodo assured residents that the council would collaborate with security agencies to identify the perpetrators and ensure they face justice. Police are investigating the cause of the fire and the circumstances that led to the attack.
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