A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Bayelsa State, Sunday Frank Oputu has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in his residence.
Oputu was killed by arms wielding men in the early hours of Tuesday at his residence at Bay-Bridge road, Yenagoa, the state capital.
The late politician is said to be a close ally of former Minister of Agriculture, Heineken Lokpobiri, also belonged to the faction loyal to the ex-Minister.
Oputu before his death was seen as the voice of the opposition party in the Bayelsa.
The APC chieftain was among party members that stood against the control and APC leadership of the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva.
The development was confirmed by the spokesperson of the state police command, Asinim Butswat.
Butswat noted that the commissioner of police in the state has directed operatives to intensify efforts to identify and arrest the perpetrators.
He said, “On 26 April 2022, at about 2300 hours, gunmen scaled the fence and gained access to the residence of Hon. Frank Oputu located at No. 1 Jonah Road Bay- Bridge, Kpansia, fired several shots at the Honourable through the window of his bedroom and fatally injured him.
“The injured victim was rushed to Federal Medical Center, Yenagoa, where he was confirmed dead. The corpse has been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy.”
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