RIVERS CRISIS: Senator Magnus Abe shot by trigger-happy policemen

The tense political crisis Rivers State boiled over today as Senator Magnus Abe was shot twice in the chest and leg with a rubber bullet by some men of the River State Police command, which knocked him off his feet and has rendered him speechless and in severe shock, his doctor said.

According to witnesses, Abe, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum (Down Stream) was attacked at the Rivers State College of Arts and Science, venue of the rally organised by Save Rivers Movement, SRM, a group loyal believed be loyal to the Rivers State Governor, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi.
Senator Magnus Abe being stretchered into an ambulance on Sunday Read More After Cut...