by Iyobosa Omorogie
The daughter of the former Military Governor of Kano State, Brigadier Dominic Oneya was reportedly killed by gunmen yesterday at the JW Junction on Ovie Palace Road, Effurun, Delta State.
The woman identified as Frances Oneya was said to have been killed by men believed to be armed robbers while on her way from the bank.
The gunmen reportedly made way with her bag after attacking her.
This happened on the same day a gang of armed men laid siege on the Effurun/Ughelli axis of the East/West highway.
According to DSP Celestine Kalu, the state police spokesman, preliminary investigations indicate that the robbers who operated on the highway are the ones who attacked Oneya’s daughter.
She said, “She (victim) went to the bank to withdraw money. I think they followed her (from the bank). They shot her and took her handbag but they did not know that the money was not in the bag; it was in the boot of the car.”
She further revealed that the victim’s car was recovered along with N250,000 cash. She, however, assured that the police are on the trail of the robbers.
May her gentle soul rest in peace…Very sad