The Rivers State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the alleged attack and burning of the family residence of an African Democratic Congress (ADC) member, Isaiah Madubochi, in Omuoko village, Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state.
The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, barely 24 hours after campaigns officially commenced for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections.
Police spokesperson, ASP Agabe Blessing, confirmed the incident on Thursday, saying, “Investigation is ongoing to ascertain the cause of the fire and alleged attack in that community.”
It was gathered that more than five armed men allegedly stormed the residence and demanded to see Madubochi, who was not at home at the time.
The assailants reportedly ransacked the compound, looted valuables belonging to the family and tenants, before setting parts of the building ablaze and fleeing the area.
Madubochi’s mother, Uchechi, alleged that the attackers were searching for her son after he hosted an ADC meeting at the family compound the previous day.
According to her, the attackers questioned why her son had chosen to join another political party instead of associating with them.
She said, “They asked why my son did not join them instead of joining another party. They broke the house, set fire, carried my mattress, my television, fridge and generator, and started shooting.”
The police said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack and determine the cause of the fire.
