Military Storms Rivers Govt House as Fubara’s Whereabouts Remain Unknown

The whereabouts of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, were unknown as of Tuesday night following a military presence at the Government House in Port Harcourt....CONTINUE READING>>>

This development followed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State due to attacks on oil facilities. The emergency measure was prompted by threats from militant groups, who had vowed to destroy pipelines if the State House of Assembly pursued impeachment proceedings against Fubara. Shortly after the lawmakers issued an impeachment notice, militants carried out their threats by targeting oil installations.

In response, President Tinubu suspended both Governor Fubara and the state lawmakers for six months, appointing an administrator to take charge of the state’s affairs.

Amid the emergency declaration, military trucks and armored vehicles were deployed to key areas around the Government House. Eyewitnesses reported that at least ten military trucks were seen patrolling the vicinity, while heavily armed security personnel secured major entry points.

A Port Harcourt resident, speaking anonymously, described the atmosphere as tense.

“The road leading to Government House from Isaac Boro Park to UTC Junction is completely deserted. People are hurrying home to avoid being caught in any crossfire. I counted about 10 military trucks moving around, and armored tanks were stationed at key entrances to the Government House,” the resident said.