Dino Melaye Escapes Assassination Trap In Kogi
According to reports reaching Confluence reporters, Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West Senatorial district was on Saturday escaped assassination attempt when gunmen invaded his house at Ayetoro-Gbede, Ijumu local government area of the state.
The assailants shot sporadically into the building about 12 am. After the sporadic shooting that lasted over one hour, two of the vehicles parked within the premises were severely damaged, while part of the building was reportedly destroyed.
While reacting to the incidence, Senator Melaye stated that“I got a rousy welcome from Kabba to my home town yesterday (Friday) and I know it angered the power that be in the state which mobilised for this assassination attempt on my life.
"At about midnight we started hearing gunshot. They fired more than 200 rounds of bullet into the house. This attempt to kill me will not stop me from speaking the truth.
“If I speak the truth I will die, if I lie I will die. Me, I've decided to speak the truth and die. I’m not afraid of death. I only respect men I don’t fear them.
"This attempt is being championed by the chairman of my local government. He had said it many times that he will do everything to stop me from coming home. Beside, those assailants when leaving were chanting 'We will know if it's Taofiq that owns the land or you.
"I am championing an administrative course. I will continue to speak and be voice to the voiceless. I'm not deterred, I remain resolute to make Kogi better. Noting will stop me from coming home.”
However, the local government chairman, has debunked Dino's claim and asked him to come forth with evidence if he has any.
The assailants shot sporadically into the building about 12 am. After the sporadic shooting that lasted over one hour, two of the vehicles parked within the premises were severely damaged, while part of the building was reportedly destroyed.
While reacting to the incidence, Senator Melaye stated that“I got a rousy welcome from Kabba to my home town yesterday (Friday) and I know it angered the power that be in the state which mobilised for this assassination attempt on my life.
"At about midnight we started hearing gunshot. They fired more than 200 rounds of bullet into the house. This attempt to kill me will not stop me from speaking the truth.
“If I speak the truth I will die, if I lie I will die. Me, I've decided to speak the truth and die. I’m not afraid of death. I only respect men I don’t fear them.
"This attempt is being championed by the chairman of my local government. He had said it many times that he will do everything to stop me from coming home. Beside, those assailants when leaving were chanting 'We will know if it's Taofiq that owns the land or you.
"I am championing an administrative course. I will continue to speak and be voice to the voiceless. I'm not deterred, I remain resolute to make Kogi better. Noting will stop me from coming home.”
However, the local government chairman, has debunked Dino's claim and asked him to come forth with evidence if he has any.
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