Gunmen Attack Rivers TV, Radio Stations

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Gunmen have reportedly attacked a popular Radio Station, Wish FM 99.5, and the Atlantic Television Network in Ozuoba in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.

They razed the facility with explosive devices suspected to be dynamite, and with sporadic gunshots around 8:40 pm on Tuesday, according to reports.

It was gathered that the attack led to the destruction of some equipment, and properties in the facility.

Houses of two media outfits owned by a member of the House of Representatives, Chinyere Igwe were also affected.

Igwe confirmed the incident on Wednesday morning and said:

What I am happy about is that no life was lost.”

Contrarily, the spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko stated she was yet to get the report of the incident.

She, however, promised to find out from the Divisional Police Officer but was yet to reach out as of press time.

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