PDP, APC lawmakers exchange blows in Benue state

 Benue lawmakers engaging in fisticuffs on Tuesday, July 19. Photo credits: Channels TV

An alleged probe by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into the purchase of cars for the lawmakers has led to fracas in the Benue state House of Assembly

PDP lawmakers in the House accuse the Speaker of corruption and are demanding the resignation of the principal officers in the House

The Speaker accuses 13 PDP lawmakers of violating the law in the purchase of the cars which prompted the EFCC probe

There was chaos at the Benue state House of Assembly on Tuesday, July 19, as proceedings degenerated into fisticuffs between lawmakers over an alleged 750 million naira car fraud.