March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

Gunmen Attack Rivers Radio, TV Stations

Two broadcast stations, Wish FM 99.5 and the Atlantic Television Network in Ozuoba, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, have been attacked with explosive devices suspected to be dynamite on Tuesday evening.

The incident, which occurred around 8:40pm, led to the destruction of some equipment and property in the facility.

Findings show that the two media houses are owned by a member of the House of Representatives, Chinyere Igwe.

Igwe is also an ardent supporter of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar.

Speaking on the incident, Igwe said the gunmen invaded the premises and attacked the broadcast stations.

“What I am happy about is that no life was lost,” he added.

The Spokesperson for the State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said she had yet to get the report of the incident.

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