BREAKING NEWS: Enugu State Deputy Governor Sunday Onyebuchi Impeached

The Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Sunday Onyebuchi, has been impeached. 

Mr. Onyebuchi was removed from office Tuesday by the State House of Assembly lawmakers, the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports. His sack followed the adoption this morning of the report of the seven- man panel which probed the allegations levelled against him by the law makers.

The assembly accused the embattled deputy governor of disobeying Governor Sullivan Chime on several occasions and allegedly operating a commercial poultry at his official residence. 

The Impeachment motion was moved by Hon. Udo Okoye, representing Awgu North state constituency during the house plenary, and was endorsed by 21 out of the 24 member Peoples Democratic party PDP house.

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Police Foil Group Attack On Enugu Government House

The Nigerian Police and other security personnel attached to the Enugu State Government House have foiled an armed attack on the State Government House by unknown persons.

Chief Press Secretary to Governor Sullivan Chime, Chukwudi Achife, while Confirming the incident, said the attack occurred about 4.30am local time, when a group of young men numbering about 50 and carrying machetes and cutlasses, invaded the Government House and tried to force their way in.

He said the attackers were immediately engaged by security personnel who shot one dead and arrested three while the rest escaped.

The mission of the youth, who were carrying flags with different inscriptions and insignia, is not yet known.