Amaechi escapes gunmen attack in Rivers as thugs raze ADC secretariat

Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi escaped an attack by gunmen in Rivers State. In a related incident, thugs razed the secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state. The ADC has condemned the attack as an assault on democracy.

On March 7, 2026, reports emerged of an attack in Rivers State, Nigeria, where former Governor Rotimi Amaechi escaped from gunmen. In the same area, thugs set fire to the secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a political party.

The ADC issued a statement condemning the incident, describing it as 'an assault on democracy.' The attack on the party secretariat occurred recently, with the party's response published on March 6, 2026.

No further details on the motives or arrests were provided in the available reports. The events highlight ongoing security concerns in Rivers State, a region known for political tensions.

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