Senator Magnus Abe Being Prepared To Be Flown Abroad For Further Treatment

Photos below are that of Senator Magnus Abe who was said to have being shot by Rivers state police, being prepared to be flown abroad for further treatment.

When contacted by Channels Television, the Commissioner of Police defended his men, saying no bullet was shot as they tried to disperse the crowd who had wanted to hold a Save Rivers Movement rally.

Photo Source: Sahara Reporters

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BREAKING: Senator Magnus Abe Hit By Bullet As Rivers Police Disrupts APC Rally

The Senator representing Rivers Central Senatorial district, Magnus Abe has been hit by a rubber bullet shot by officers of the Rivers State police command.

This was confirmed by his Personal Assistant and Information Officer, Honour Siranwo.

                            

Senator Abe had led members of Save Rivers Movement, to a venue where they were to hold an inauguration and thanksgiving programme for the Obio-Akpor Chapter of the group.

Governor Rotimi Amaechi was expected at the event before the incident occurred.

In his reaction, Chief of Staff, Government House Port Harcourt, Tony Okocha said the police wants to militarize the state.

Okocha said the Save Rivers Movement had applied to the state police command.

According to him, the Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, orchestrated the attack. He also alleged that he bribed the Police Commissioner in the state, Joseph Mbu to carry out the attack.

Our correspondent reports that the police shot sporadically and released tear gas to disperse the crowd.
In the meantime, Senator Abe is lying critically in the hospital.

**Gem**

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