Security operatives are compromised, they shot directly at me – Fubara

Similanyi Fubara, the governor of Rivers State, addressed some of his followers over the turmoil roiling the state and accused security forces of compromise.

Following Edie Edison’s removal from her position as Majority Leader of the Rivers House of Assembly, Fubara announced this on Monday morning.

He said, “From what I have seen the security agency is even compromised. They were shooting at me directly but it doesn’t matter, somebody will die one day.

“When people here ask who is this Fubara? He is that man that was killed for his struggle. I am not against anybody. I’m not planning anything against anybody that I don’t know where these things are coming from.

 “Let it be put on record that whoever masterminded this is trying to shift… I heard some people gathered to do whatever. That is purely rubbish. You can’t sit when there is problem and say you are doing anything. What are you doing? I’m the chief security officer. I’m the head of the government… whatever action that is taken here is null and void. For our good people, I know you are prayerful. You have been praying for me. God will see us to the end.”

Gunshots and the use of tear gas were heard inside the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex on Monday while some members were gathered to start the impeachment process of Fubara, according to an earlier report from Gistlover.

According to Gistlover, Fubara has stated that he has not committed any acts that would lead to the state House of Assembly impeaching him.