Senator Dino Melaye Narrates his ordeal after Escaping Assassination… Guess who he claims was behind it?

Daniel Dino Melaye, Senator representing Kogi west senatorial district, today, escaped assassination attempt on his life as unidentified gunmen attacked his home in Ayetoro-Gbede, Ijumu local government area of the state.
Dino Melaye said the assailants came in some minutes after 12 midnight and started shooting erratically into his house, while narrating his ordeal to the press.

The senator accused chairman of the local government, Taofiq Isa, of masterminding the attack claiming it was because of his criticism of the state government.

“I got a warm 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 denied his involvement in the alleged attack on the senator saying he had never been a violent person and had been busy attending to his sick wife. He challenged Melaye to prove his allegation against him.

“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. He said.”

The Police have commenced investigation into the attack.