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

Rivers State Police are investigating the burning of an ADC member’s family residence in Aluu, Ikwerre LGA, following a political meeting. Learn more about Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-burning-of-adc-members-family-residence-in-rivers/

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

The Rivers State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the arson and assault on the family home of an African Democratic Congress (ADC) member, Isaiah Madubochi, in Omuoko village, Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The attack occurred early Wednesday, just 24 hours after the official start of campaigning for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections.

Police spokesperson ASP Agabe Blessing confirmed the incident on Thursday, stating that the investigation aims to determine the cause of the fire and the alleged attack.

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