Published: December 29, 2022.
Labour Party youth leader, Ogala Augustine Bofere escapes death as PDP thugs declare war on him
As the 2023 general elections in Nigeria draw near, a popular Labour Party youth leader in Delta State, Mr Ogala Augustine Bonfere narrowly escaped death on the night of December 28, 2022 as hired assassins raided his house in Asaba, the state capital.
Our reporters reliably gathered that the assassination attempt on the popular Labour Party youth leader was carried out by thugs hired by leaders of the ruling party in the state, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The yet to be arrested assassins forced themselves into Mr Ogala Augustine Bonfere's compound and started shooting sporadically as they gained entrance into his apartment.
Açcording to a family member of Mr Ogala Augustine Bonfere, Mr Ogala Isioma, " We were together in my brother's house that fateful night of December 28,2022 when suddenly, we heard loud gun shots.As the gun shots became sporadic, we quickly realized that our lives are in danger, so, my brother, Mr Ogala Augustine Bonfere directed that we should all make use of the back door from where we exit out of the compound. If not for the back door escape, the assassins would have killed Mr Ogala Augustine Bonfere and the rest of us".
He disclosed that his brother, Mr Ogala Augustine Bonfere was before now a loyal and committed member of PDP. He left PDP few months to the 2023 general elections and joined Labour Party, whose presidential candidate was Mr Peter Obi. Majority of the Nigerian populace are supporting Peter Obi.The Obi for president movement later became very strong and organized. Angered by the untiring, efforts, dedication and commitment of my brother, Mr Ogala Augustine Bonfere towards the actualization of Peter Obi presidency, the PDP leaders declared war against him. Many threat messages were sent to his phone, including direct calls with hidden identities. The threats on my brother's life continued until the night of December 28 when they finally invaded his compound. We have reported the case to the police, Delta State Command. They have come to the house for inspection and photos were taken. We are waiting anxiously for justice to be done."
He thanked God that his brother, Mr Ogala Augustine Bonfere escaped the hot bullets of assassins. He advised that his brother, Mr Ogala Augustine Bonfere should not return to Delta or Nigeria at the moment as the PDP leaders are still after him.
Meanwhile, efforts made by our reporters to speak to Mr Ogala Augustine Bonfere was not successful as our reporters gathered that he has travelled out of Nigeria for safety reasons.
