Rivers ADC member alleges Wike's group burned family residence

A Rivers State member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Isaiah Thomas, has accused supporters of Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, of burning down his family home. Thomas alleges that members of Wike's political group, the Rainbow Coalition, attacked his compound in Ikwerre Local Government Area, resulting in injuries to his mother, grandmother, and tenants, as well as significant property loss.

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This is showing us that Nyesom Wike and his group, the Rainbow Coalition, do not mean well for Rivers State.

Thomas, who identified himself as the ADC's chief whip in Ikwerre and ward coordinator, stated in a Facebook video that the attack targeted his family due to his political involvement. He claimed the attackers specifically sought him out, and upon finding him absent, set the building ablaze. "My mother and grandmother were beaten blue black; on what ground?" he questioned, adding that cash and property, including Point-of-Sale business funds, were stolen.

Despite the alleged attack, Thomas vowed to continue holding ADC meetings at the compound, stating, "As a matter of fact, I’m holding an ADC meeting here again next week. Heaven that wants to fall tomorrow should fall today; let’s die and go to heaven."

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My mother and grandmother were beaten blue black; on what ground?

The Rivers State Police Command confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire. Police spokesperson Blessing Agabe noted that while the investigation is ongoing, no suspects have been publicly identified or arrested. Reports from residents suggest that armed men stormed the compound early Wednesday morning, asking for Thomas before ransacking the property and setting it on fire.

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Investigation is ongoing to ascertain the cause of the fire outbreak.