A move to impeach the minority leader of the Gombe State House of Assembly, Ahmed Usman Haruna, Gombe North State Constituency, caused physical confrontation among members of the House resulting in the whisking away of the Mace, the Assembly’s symbol of authority.
Our reporter who arrived the scene when the commotion was gradually mellowing down gathered that a drama ensued when efforts to impeach the minority leader failed but one of those against the impeachment over powered the Sargent at arm of the House, which ensured an easy passage of the Mace out of the Chambers of the House.
It was also gathered that efforts by the Police in the premises of the House could not stop the members from making away with the mace which is no where to be found as at the time of filling this report.
Even when gun shots were fired on the car carrying the mace and chased by the Police, it was still not found as the Police helplessly returned.
When contacted after few hours of discussing with the Speaker of the House, Honourable Abubakar Nasiru Nono, the State Police Commissioner, Shina Tairu Olukolu told reporters that he had not been briefed on the matter.
When contacted also, the Speaker Honourable Abubakar Nasiru Nono, declined comments but sought for time before briefing the press.
It will be recalled that Ahmed Usman Haruna, the Minority leader (APC) along with some APC stalwarts, rejected the Ward Congresses, an action that has pitched him against some members. Out of the 24 member State Assembly, eight are APC with the remaining PDP.
