Police probe burning of ADC member’s family residence in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged burning of the family residence of an African Democratic Congress (ADC) member, Isaiah Madubochi, located in Omuoko village, Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred early Wednesday, barely 24 hours after the official commencement of campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections.

Five armed men reportedly stormed the residence, demanded to see Madubochi, who was not at home, and later set parts of the building ablaze while ransacking the compound and looting property. Madubochi's mother alleged that the attackers were searching for her son after he hosted an ADC meeting at the family compound the previous day.

The incident has been condemned by the Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, who pledged to work with security agencies to identify those responsible. The ADC state publicity secretary described the incident as a targeted attack on the party's members and called for an immediate investigation, emphasizing that their members have been threatened, intimidated, and attacked for exercising their constitutional right to associate and participate in political activities.

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