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Police begin probe into attack on ADC office in Rivers

Police begin probe into attack on ADC office in Rivers
**Rivers State Police Launch Investigation into ADC Secretariat Attack** In a dramatic turn of events, the police in Rivers State have begun an investigation into an alleged arson attack on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secretariat in Ubima, near Port Harcourt. The incident occurred on Friday, leaving several properties damaged. According to eyewitnesses, suspected political thugs had earlier mounted a roadblock along the Omuma–Ubima Road, targeting vehicles carrying ADC materials, such as campaign banners, to the community. The attackers then invaded the ADC secretariat in the early hours of Friday and set the building on fire. Fortunately, no lives were lost in the incident. However, several items inside the secretariat were destroyed. The police have confirmed that a detachment was deployed to the scene, and an investigation is currently ongoing to determine the cause of the attack and those responsible. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer in Rivers State, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, urged calm among residents, assuring that the police are working to identify and apprehend those behind the attack. She also called on members of the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by providing useful information about the incident. The ADC secretariat in Ubima is the hometown of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, who is currently involved in the ADC's electronic registration exercise in the state. However, it is unclear if Amaechi's presence in the area is related to the attack. The police have commenced a full-scale investigation into the incident, with detectives assessing the extent of damage to the office complex. As the investigation continues, residents are hoping for a quick resolution to the matter and the restoration of peace in the community.
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