Nigerian
senator, Dino Melaye has been in the news for sometime now. From a certificate
scandal to video mocking his accusers, the latest is an attempt on his
life. The
Senator escaped death from the hands of some unknown gunmen who invaded his
house in the early hours of Saturday at Ayetoro-Gbede, Ijumu local government
area of kogi state. The assailants shot sporadically and fearsomely into the building
about 12 am. After the rain of bullet lasted over an hour, two vehicles parked
within the residence were ravaged, while part of the building was also
destroyed in the attack. While Speaking, the senator said
“I got a rosy welcome
to my home town yesterday (Friday) and I know it angered some political head’s in
the state which mobilized this assassination attempt on my life”.
“At about midnight we started
hearing sporadic gunshot. They fired an unspecified rounds of bullet into the
house. This attempt to kill me will not hold me back from speaking the truth.
“Whether I speak the truth or lies, I will surely die. But, I’ve decided to speak
the truth and die on the truth. I’m not afraid to die. I only respect men, I
don’t fear them. “This attempt is being orchestrated by the chairman of my
local government. He had on several occasions said he will by any means prevent
me from coming home. Beside, those assailants were heard chanting ‘We will know
if it’s he (The LGA Chairman) that owns this land or you. “I am championing an
administrative course. I will continue to speak and not be deterred, I remain
resolute to make Kogi state better and Noting nor anybody can stop me from
coming home.” However, the local government chairman, has denied the senators claim
and asked him to produce evidence of the assassination attempt.
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