IYC wants death of Alam’s son probed

Chief Dipreye Alamieyeisegha

Ijaw youths under the aegis of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide have demanded a thorough investigation into the cause of the death of the son of former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyesiegha.

The ex-governor’s son, Oyamuyefa, popularly known as Oyoms, died in Dubai.

The IYC said the death of the 32-year-old Oyoms, was not only a loss to the Alamieyesegha’s family but the entire Ijaw nation.

In a statement by the IYC spokesman, Eric Omare, the Ijaw youths said steps should be taken by the Federal Government to protect other Nigerians in foreign countries.

The youths noted that there had been increasing cases of questionable deaths of Nigerians abroad without the foreign country giving a proper account of the cause of death.

They said it was unfortunate that after more than three days of Oyom’s death, the cause of his death was still unclear.

They said, “The IYC therefore calls on the Federal Government of Nigeria to ensure that there is proper investigation of the cause of death of the young Alamieyesiegha and take steps to protect Nigerians abroad.

“A situation where foreigners are given the best of treatment in Nigeria but Nigerians in abroad are treated like lesser human beings and killed indiscriminately is totally unacceptable to the IYC.”

Meanwhile, Senate President David Mark on Tuesday expressed shock over the death of Oyamuyefa.

Mark said it was painful that Oyamiefa’s life was cut short by the cold hand of death in a foreign land, and urged Alaimeyeseigha “to bear this cross with a rekindled faith in God that we shall meet Oyamiefa at the feet of Jesus Christ on the last day.”

The senate president, in another statement, has described the late Chief Tayo Akpata as a nationalist who lived for a viable and united Nigeria.

Mark, in a condolence message to the family of the late former Executive Secretary of the defunct Petroleum Trust Fund, said the deceased was a fulfilled Nigerian who devoted his life to the service of humanity.

He recalled the services rendered by late Akpata while in active service.

He said, “Chief Akpata lived a life full of passion for our country. He was a nationalist to the core.

“When he served as the Executive Secretary of the defunct Petroleum Trust Fund, he was outstanding. He was ever ready to teach the younger generation from his vast experiences. He preached love, peace and unity to every Nigerian.”