Assassination or Suicide in Dubai: Controversy over death of Alamieyeseigha’s son

Second son of a former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, was killed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday but there is controversy as to how and where the deceased, Oyamuyefa Alamieyeseigha was killed. 

The killing was confirmed by the former governor who it was learnt, has travelled to the middle –east country for his son's body.

While some sources said Oyamuyefa was found dead in his father’s house in Dubai, other sources say he was assassinated in a hotel.

Another report said the body was found on the staircase in his father’s house, with what looked like self inflicted wounds which suggests suicide.

It gets even more controversial with the police in Dubai reportedly claiming that Oyamuyefa’s body was found on a street within the city.

Even as autopsy on the body had begun, his father has rejected the suicide theory.

The deceased was a graduate of Wollongong University, Australia.

On Monday, President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience, expressed shock over the death of Oyamuyefa and shared the family’s grief.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the President said:“On behalf of his family and the Federal Government, President Jonathan extends heartfelt condolences to Oyamuyefa’s father, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha and his entire family on the untimely loss of a very dear son in the prime of his life.

“The President and the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, share their pain and grief over the death of Oyamuyefa in circumstances that are still unclear.

“President Jonathan assures Chief Alamieyeseigha and his family of the full support of the Federal Government as they strive to unravel the true circumstances of the young man’s death.

“He prays that God Almighty will receive Oyamuyefa’s soul and comfort his grieving parents and siblings.”