The
photos of the Southern Ijaw branch Chairman of Nigerian Union of Local
Government Employee who was brutally assassinated have been made public.
Okaye Igali was assassinated in broad daylight (Photo credit: Elaye Igbian Warifagha Yagila)
The Bayelsa Police Command has confirmed the killing of Mr Okaye
Igali, the Southern Ijaw branch Chairman of Nigerian Union of Local
Government Employee (NULGE) by unidentified assassins.
An eyewitness, Elaye Igbian Warifagha Yagila shared the graphic photos on Facebook.
DSP Asinim Butswat, the spokesman of the State Police Command, confirmed the murder to newsmen Saturday in Yenagoa.
“Igali `m`age 53, was shot and killed by unknown gunmen, along Ayama Ijaw Road, Southern Ijaw LG on Friday.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the attack was a
premeditated murder. The police Tactical Team have swung into action to
arrest the culprits and investigation is ongoing,” Butswat said.
Mr Elaye Warifagha, the Secretary, Community Development Committee
(CDC) of Ayama-ijaw community told newsmen that the attack happened in
daylight.
“The attack happened in broad daylight; it was a case of assassination by those who claim to know the deceased.
“The victim was on a tricycle going to Ayama-Ijaw water front
to board a speed boat to his destination when the gunmen attacked him.”
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