Six individuals who are loyal to the governor of River State have been remanded by a Federal High Court in Abuja for their alleged involvement in the explosion that caused significant damage to the Rivers State Assembly building.
The incident occurred on October 30, 2023, when the state Assembly building was shaken by an explosion during an alleged attempt by some members to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The attack is believed to have been carried out by individuals associated with the governor. On Thursday, five of the accused individuals, namely Chime Eguma Ezebalike, Prince Lukman Oladele, Kenneth Goodluck Kpasa, Osiga Donald, and Ochueja Thankgod, were charged before Justice Bolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
They face seven charges, including alleged terrorism offenses for invading, vandalizing, and setting fire to the Rivers State House of Assembly. Additionally, they are accused of killing a Superintendent of Police, Bako Agbashim, and five police informants in the Ahoada community of the state.
The defendants will remain in prison custody until February 2, when the Judge will determine their respective bail applications.
Furthermore, they are accused of utilizing various cult groups, such as the Supreme Viking Confraternity, Degbam, Iceland, and Greenland, to cause chaos among the people of the state and disrupt their commercial activities.
