Abuja: Gunmen shot dead a prominent opposition politician in Nigeria's south-western Ogun State, police said.
Dipo Dina, a member of the opposition Action Congress
(AC) was shot dead yesterday near the residence of former
President Olusegun Obasanjo's in Otta when he was ambushed by
four gunmen.
Gunmen ordered him to open the doors of his car. As
soon as the doors were opened, two other men who were
accompanying him were ordered to get down by the assassins who
attempted to drive away with the politician as he screamed for
help.
His cry forced the assailants to shoot him on the
spot.
The armed men shot in the air thereby frightening the
curious passers by.
Ogun State Police command said they have started
investigation into the murder.
PTI
First Published: Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 15:58