BREAKING NEWS: Governor Nyako Impeached By Lawmakers In Adamawa

Latest news coming out of Adamawa State, northern Nigeria, indicate that embattled Governor Murtala Nyako has been sacked.

According to Premium Times, the governor was removed by the state House of Assembly some moments ago.

It was gathered that the governor was sacked after the lawmakers deliberated on a report submitted by an investigative panel that probed allegations of financial misconducts against him.

The committee submitted its report to the House on Monday, 14 July, 2014.

Earlier on Tuesday, 15 July, 2015, the states Deputy Governor, Bala Ngilari, was reported to have resigned from office to avoid being impeached.

* Governor Nyako of Adamawa state

Mr. Ngilaris resignation letter was read at plenary by the speaker of the Assembly, Umaru Fintiri, after which the lawmakers approved it.

A source informed that there is high security presence on the road leading to the Assembly and inside the complex.

The source, who works with the Assembly, stated that only staff and journalists are being allowed access into the Assembly.