Gunmen Kill Oshiomhole's Private Secretary, Olaiton Oyerinde

The Principal Private Secretary to Edo State Governor, Mr Olaitan Oyerinde was killed in the wee hours of this morning by unknown gunmen.

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Oyerinde, 44, was shot dead by four gunmen who invaded his house located in Ugbor area, Benin City around 1 a.m.

Shortly after they stormed the compound, they bounded the security guard while two of them forced their way through the front door and made straight for his bedroom.

On recognizing that it was Mr. Oyerinde’s brother-in-law who was actually sleeping on the bed, they immediately left him and went for the wife, Funke, asking her to lead them to the husband who, unknown to them, was sleeping in the living room.

On sighting him, they instantly fired four shots, one to the head, chest, abdomen and hip, killing Oyerinde instantly. The gunmen later fled without taking anything from the house.


Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State with Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) members protesting the killing of the governor’s private secretary, Comrade Olaitan Oyerinde, in Benin-city ... yesterday

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The killing of Mr. Oyerinde is coming exactly six days after Governor Adams Oshiomhole’s convoy was attacked along Warrake-Auchi road, by a truck that curiously veered off its track and headed straight for the staff car, missing it by the whiskers. Three journalists were killed while others including security details, sustained various degree of injuries.

Curiously, at about 2.45am the following day, the home of the Information Commissioner, Mr Louis Odion, was invaded by four gunmen who also missed him because he opted to pass the night in a friend’s house located in another part of the city. A member of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon Johnson Oghuma was also similarly attacked by gunmen recently. Oghuma who represents Etsako Central had his car riddled with bullets as he was on his way to Fugar, his hometown.

Odion had at a press briefing last Sunday, raised fears that top government functionaries were being targeted for elimination.

Oyerinde who read Mass Communication at the University of Lagos, was seconded from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to work for the comrade governor in November 2007. He is survived by his wife, Funke, four children and an aged mother.

This sequence of sordid events coming each time on the eve of the flag off of Governor Oshiomhole’s campaign, raises grave concern and therefore demands thorough investigation by the security forces.

Posted: at 4-05-2012 05:09 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Oh my GOD what is nigeria turning into........................
RIP

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Posted: at 4-05-2012 11:56 PM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero

politice are dirty games,adams should be careful,opposition does not like the good thing that is happening in that edo state, its a pitty, rest in peace man, everyone will die  one day,

Posted: at 5-05-2012 12:41 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie

This is a very a sad development in the an election season. Edo
State government must do everything possible to find, capture
and bring those responsible for this brutal act to justice. If a man
is not safe in his home where else can he be safe?

May the Lord's Blessings be with Mr. Olaitan Oyerinde's family during
this difficult period. May the lord also help bring about Justice for
his family. Those murderers must not get away with their crimes.

Brother Olaitan Oyerinde, May your Soul Rest In perfect Peace.
Amen.

dan fulani

Posted: at 5-05-2012 02:48 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac

O my God! What is happening in our nation? Father please don't leave us alone. I pray for the bereaved that God will comfort you all.

Posted: at 5-05-2012 05:37 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie

RIP

Posted: at 5-05-2012 06:49 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming

Condolence 2 d family, nopeace 4 d wicked. D killers will meet dere end soon,amen.

Posted: at 5-05-2012 08:12 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac

I PITY ANY SANE MAN OR WOMAN IN NIGERIA WHO WOULD EMPLOY A HOUSA DUMB MORON TO BE HIS SECURITY GUARD BECAUSE THEY ARE SO IDIOTIC THAT THEY DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT THEIR JOB IS.LOOK AT THIS ONE ROLLING HIS EYES LIKE A TOTAL STUPID FOOL.THANK GOD AM NOT ONE OF THESE DIRTY HOUSA ABOKIS !

Posted: at 5-05-2012 08:31 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming

oshiomhole should do everything with the police to bring every one of them to book,this must stop,we all know those behide this,,,,,,,is all about election ,they want to stop good things coming to edo state,,,,, may his soul rest in 10x peace,,,

Posted: at 5-05-2012 09:25 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie

Amen!!

Posted: at 5-05-2012 09:37 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac