Ex-commissioner shot dead by unknown gunmen
The former commissioner was shot on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at his home, around Palm Avenue in Yenagoa.
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According to Daily Post, he was shot on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at his home, around Palm Avenue in Yenagoa.
Reports say the Bayelsa State Police Command spokesman, Asimin Butswat also confirmed the incident.
Butswat said “The killers were in Masa’s sitting room having argument with his wife when he arrived home.
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“He walked into the argument between his wife and the unknown gunmen. His attempt to escape proved abortive as he was shot by the assailants.
“One of the security men in his house told police investigators that he heard gunshots and came out of his cubicle to meet the injured body of his boss outside the gate."
The former commissioner died at the Federal Medical Centre Yenagoa, Bayelsa state.
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