Rivers State government has explained why it demolished the State House of Assembly Complex which came under the crush of bulldozers early Wednesday morning. It cited structural defects caused by the recent explosion and fire incident which rendered the main building unfit for use.

A statement issued by the Rivers State  Commissioner for Information, Mr. Joseph Johnson, said the demolition was based on advice by experts after the visit of the governor to inspect the level of damage done to the building on the day of the fire incident.

The Commissioner said on the night of the attack on the complex, the dynamites caused an explosion that shook the foundation of the building.

“There were visible cracks on the walls afterwards, and the entire structure looked frail and unsafe for legislative business.

“After the assessment of the integrity of the complex, the experts warned the government that continuing to use the building in its present state would be disastrous.

“In the interim, the Rivers State Government has provided an alternative venue for the House of Assembly to conduct their affairs pending the rebuilding of the complex”, he said.