The speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Paul Emeziem, alongside some members of the House have narrowly escaped being shot by unknown gunmen during plenary.
According to reports, sporadic shootings occurred in the State Assembly chamber.
There are insinuations that it could be over the suspension of former House leader, Uche Ogbuagu and five other members.
During the shooting, the speaker was hurriedly bundled out of the premises by his personal aides.
Timenews had earlier reported that two PDP members and four APC members were suspended indefinitely.
“The member representing Ideato-north state constituency, Arthur Egwim was removed as the Chief Whip of the Assembly and replaced by Obinna Okwarra of Nkwerre state constituency.
“Other lawmakers suspended were Philips Ejiogu of Owerri-north state constituency, Uche Ogbuagu of Ikeduru state constituency, Kennedy Ibeh of Obowo state constituency, Dominic Ezerioha of Oru-west state constituency and Onyemaechi Njoku of Ihitte-uboma state constituency.
“The announcement was made by the speaker, Rt. Hon. Paul Emeziem,” it disclosed.
