Who Wants To Kill Our "Harvard Graduate !"??", Dino Melaye Escapes Assasination Attempt

Controversial Nigerian Senator representing Kogi west senatorial district, Dino Melaye, today, escaped assassination attempt on his life as unknown gunmen attacked his residence in Ayetoro-Gbede, Ijumu local government area of the state.

The assailants were said to have invaded the residence at about 12 am, shooting sporadically into the building.

After the rain of bullet that lasted over one hour, two of the vehicles parked within the premises were damaged, while part of the building was also destroyed.

Narrating his ordeal to newsmen, the senator said the assailants came insome minutes after 12 midnight and started shooting indiscriminately into his building.



He said the hoodlums shot at intervals with little break for more than one hour where two vehicles, a security van and caravan bus were destroyed.

The lawmaker however 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.”

Melaye also said accused the Police division of Aiyetoro Gbede that allegedly failed to come to his house until three hours after the assailants had left despite...

Melaye also said accused the Police division of Aiyetoro Gbede that allegedly failed to come to his house until three hours after the assailants had left despite being a stone thrown from his house.

“The DPO did not come to my house until three hours later. Even the area command in Kabba was not notified until I called the CP. I suspect a satanic collabo between Taofiq and the police in Aiyetoro because the duo had a meeting two days ago.

“Only God will protect us in this country but definitely not the police”.

 However, the local government chairman, who is also the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), said he had no hand in the alleged attack on the senator.

He said he had never been a violent person, saying he had been busy attending to his sick wife.

Isa, who challenged Melaye to prove his allegation against him said;

“I’ve never been a violent man. My running battle with Dino if any is because I have asked him to stop vilifying the state governor, Yahaya Bello.

“Let him (Dino) prove it. I lost my uncle a week ago, I’m still attending to my sick wife and busy supervising the APC re- registration programs. I’m a democrat and law abiding. I challenge Dino to prove his case.”



Meanwhile, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), William Aya, said the command had already commenced investigation into the issue.

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Posted: at 15-04-2017 06:48 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Naija no security

Posted: at 15-04-2017 08:17 PM (7 years ago) | Hero

May almighty God continue to save u sir.  Ajekun iya no won aje

Posted: at 15-04-2017 11:01 PM (7 years ago) | Newbie

Hmmmmm! Dino matter again, i trust no one here, even Melaye himself. Mr 8 degrees & ajekun iya loo je

Posted: at 16-04-2017 12:32 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Dino can plan it in order to get public support and divert their attention from the Degree matter. Sometimes, the politician think they are SMART and Nigerian don't have BRAIN.

How can assailants shoot for more than an hour without going inside when their is no security forces confronting them in gun shot?

Armed robbers don't do that talk less of those that are already paid to do a job.

Posted: at 16-04-2017 06:42 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Thank you...!!! Very well thought out comment....!!!

Posted: at 16-04-2017 09:09 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

USE YOUR BRAIN MONKEY.. THAT'S WHY YOU HAVE ONE...!!!

Posted: at 16-04-2017 11:33 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Mr. Dino is not someone we should. This guy talks too much. How on earth can he be allegeding the Local Government Chairman of his area? It shows he has a bad mind against the Council Chairman and want to rope the Man up. APC should watch out for all the antics of Dino from now onward. He is like a dog who want to return to his 'Vomit' soon. All his constituency Members should not field him against next election. We have three of them like that in Nigeria, namely; Wike of River, WR Fayose of Ekiti, FE and Milaye of Kogi, MK. Nigerians should hencforth watch out for all these Men of Rascals. I know for sure that two of them after their tenure, they can never escape Justice.

Posted: at 16-04-2017 05:59 PM (7 years ago) | Newbie

Na wa oooo

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Posted: at 17-04-2017 08:08 AM (7 years ago) | Hero