About 23 lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly have commenced the process of impeaching the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara amidst gunshots and firing of teargas within the assembly complex.
The 23 lawmakers, including the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, who presided over the sitting, resolved to begin the process.
The lawmakers also suspended the leader of the House, Edison Ehie, and some of their colleagues believed to be loyal to the governor.
Ripples Nigeria had reported that there was an explosion at the assembly complex on Sunday night as the chamber was razed.
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Lawmakers immediately after the sitting, were seen at about 8:15 am driving out of the Assembly with heavy security escorts.
Following the gunshot and firing of teargas, people ran helter-skelter as policemen chased people, including workers whose offices are located within the premises.
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