The Rivers state government confiscated a vehicle from the possession of former spokesperson for former governor Rotimi Amaechi, Ibim Semenitari.

In a statement issued by the government house, Simeon Nwakaudu on Thursday, the governement said the action was carried out in an effort to recover government property from officials of the immediate past administration in the state.

Security agents and government house officials on Thursday took possession of government vehicle from the home of Semenitari.

“The security operatives carried out the operation at the home of Mrs Semenitari located at Ernest Ikoli Street, Old GRA Port Harcourt. The operatives recovered a Lexus Armoured Vehicle from the residence. Another Range Rover vehicle is said to have been in the possession of the former Information Commissioner.

“It will be recalled that top officials of the outgone Rotimi Amaechi administration carted away several government property and vehicles prior to May 29. Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has since assured the people of Rivers State that all government property illegally carted away before his inauguration will be recovered and those found to be involved in the illegal act will be brought to justice,” the statement said.

Rivers State forcefully reclaims a bulletproof Lexus SUV from former Information Commissioner, Ibim Semenitari. pic.twitter.com/zfb6gmQHwb

— Bar Baric (@Bar_Baric) June 18, 2015