Rivers: Atiku Campaign Council Chair Condemns Gunmen Attack 

The Rivers State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council for Rivers, Senator Lee Maeba, has condemned the attack in his residence by gunmen.

Maeba explained that the assailants stormed his residence less than 30 minutes after he drove out of his compound.

Maeba, who represented the Rivers Southeast at the National Assembly, insisted that the hoodlums were after his life.

It was gathered that thugs numbering about 200 around 7 am marched into the senator’s residence, shot thrice into the air and gained access into the compound.

A source, who spoke in confidence, said: “Those of them inside now tied the security man and started breaking the padlock of the fence from inside so that others can come in.

“I was talking to my brother, and they started destroying all the cars in Oga’s (senator’s) compound."

The windscreens and glasses of four Toyota salon cars and one SUV in the compound were damaged by the hoodlums.

Maeba said that he was in Port Harcourt to see his family and attend some events.

"This morning, there was some uneasy movement along this street.

"Some neighbours called my attention that they saw a lot of strange faces like a build-up of thugs. 

“I don't have a criminal life; my compound was empty. I am humble, I don't do thuggery.

"I don't participate in thuggery and I don't hire thugs.

"So, I said what will thugs be doing on the street? And I dismissed it.

“Then, at about 9:00 am, I said let me go and see my mother-in-law.

"But, before then, a young man called me with a number that I don't know and told me that I have done him a favour before that I should be careful if I am at home.

“That they have instructions from some quarters to attack my house and attack me.

"But, I dismissed it because I don't have problems with anybody. 

“I just drove out with my security personnel to see my mother-in-law.

"As I entered my mother-in-law's house, my phone was ringing and my nephew picked up the phone and said my house is under attack. 

“They shot at the gate and forced the gate open.

"They climbed the second gate and tied up the security man.

"They entered the compound and were shouting 'where is he?

"Where is he? Only one bullet will solve this Atiku problem.”