Rivers: Gunmen attempt to stop Amaechi from entering his community

Armed thugs connected Friday attempted to forestall erstwhile Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, from entering his hometown, Ubima, successful Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers State.

Security unit attached to Amaechi’s convoy reportedly thwarted the attack, contempt sporadic gunfire.

The incidental occurred conscionable hours aft the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Secretariat successful Ubima was destroyed and acceptable connected occurrence by equipped men.

Videos circulating connected societal media showed gunmen blocking a large roadworthy successful the assemblage and firing sporadically.

Amaechi is scheduled to sojourn his hometown contiguous to officially registry with the ADC.

This is the 2nd reported onslaught connected ADC members successful the authorities successful caller months.

In February, 2026, enactment members were allegedly attacked successful Igwuruta Community successful the aforesaid section authorities during a sensitization programme.

The Rivers State Police Command is yet to contented an authoritative connection connected the incident.

Rivers: Gunmen effort to halt Amaechi from entering his community