Gunmen Blow Up Radio, TV Stations In Rivers

Post Date : February 23, 2023

 

A popular Radio Station, Wish FM 99.5 and Atlantic Television Network in Ozuoba, in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State have been attacked by gunmen with explosive devices suspected to be dynamites amid sporadic gunshots.

The incident, which occurred around 8:40pm, on Tuesday led to the destruction of some equipment and properties.

The two media outfits are owned by a member of the House of Representatives, Chinyere Igwe, who is also an ardent supporter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

When contacted on Wednesday morning, Igwe confirmed the incident, saying, “What I am happy about is that no life was lost.”

Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, is yet to confirm the incident.

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