Rivers Mayhem: Shoot-out in Port Harcourt as thugs invade Rivers Government house

Residents scampering during a shootout outside Rivers State Government House

Reports from Rivers State indicate that sporadic shots of guns and teargas canisters were fired around the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

Media reports indicate that the shots were fired by either thugs or police officers.

A witness said that sporadic gunshots were heard on Aggrey Road, about eight kilometres from the Government House. He said the shots were fired by elements suspected to be loyal to a state lawmaker in the camp of Minister Nyesom Wike.

The reporter said teargas canisters were also fired by police around the Government House to disperse youths believed to be backing Governor Rotimi Amaechi.

Other sources however said gunshots were also fired by the police.

Witnesses also report that armoured tanks have been deployed to the state assembly complex, venue of Tuesday’s violence where about five of the 32 state lawmakers tried to impeach the speaker.