We brought you reports earlier about the assassination attempt on Senator Dino Melaye’s Life after unknown gunmen stormed his Kogi residence today.
Here are photos of the security car, caravan and walls riddled with bullets after the gunmen opened fire into the building.
Here are photos of the security car, caravan, wall riddled with bullets.
The lawmaker has since accused chairman of the local government, Taofiq Isa, of masterminding the attack because of his criticism of the state government.
“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.”
