How many people were murdered in Rivers ahead of the re-run? Find Out!

How many people were murdered in Rivers ahead of the re-run?

You can only make a list of them:

The first is the murder of Ofinjite Amachree, a member of the All Progressive Congress, APC on Tuesday last week.

The second is the killing of a youth, Godstime Ifuroiyala who was shot dead and his remains set ablaze.

The third is the killing of a former lawmaker in the fifth House of Assembly and member of the APC, Hon Monday Eleanya who was shot dead in Port Harcourt on February 11.

The fourth was the  murder of about 17 persons in Omoku the following day.

The fifth is the killing of the Ward 4 Chairman of APC, Mr Franline Obi, his wife and their 18 year old son.


What is the reaction of the police on the killings in Rivers state?

The Police said it could confirm the killings including the death of 12 persons on February 12.

What is the root of the controversial election in Rivers?

It is the clash of interest between Ameachi and Wike. While Wike largely needs victory for the PDP to get the stronghold in the House of Assembly his predecessor, Amaechi needs victory for his APC to prove that he is firmly on ground in the politics of the state and give his party visibility in the state and also prove that the victory of the PDP in the last election was largely a fluke.