Police probe attack, burning of Rivers ADC member’s home
Police in Rivers State are investigating the attack and burning of an ADC member’s home in Omuoko village, Aluu, following a political meeting. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-attack-burning-of-rivers-adc-members-home/
The Rivers State Police Command is investigating the attack and subsequent burning of the family residence of Isaiah Thomas, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in Omuoko village, Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Blessing Agabe, the police are looking into the cause of the fire and the alleged attack.
Thomas' mother, Uchechi, alleged that over five armed men stormed the community early Wednesday, demanded to see her son, ransacked the residence, looted property, and set the building ablaze when he was not at home. The incident occurred just 24 hours after the official opening of campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections.
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