(CPJ/IFEX) – On 27 February 1997, unidentified armed men broke into the Ogun State home of Tunde Oladepo, senior editor of the “Guardian” newspaper, and shot him in front of his wife and children. The gunmen remained in Oladepo’s home for two hours, finally leaving the premises with a television set and some clothing. CPJ […]
(CPJ/IFEX) – On 27 February 1997, unidentified armed men broke into the Ogun
State home of Tunde Oladepo, senior editor of the “Guardian” newspaper, and
shot him in front of his wife and children. The gunmen remained in Oladepo’s
home for two hours, finally leaving the premises with a television set and
some clothing. CPJ sources stated that the circumstances surrounding
Oladepo’s death are highly suspicious noting that few items were removed
from the house and the fact that armed robbers usually flee the scene of a
crime immediately after the crime is committed.
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Oladepo’s murder
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Appeals To
General Sani Abacha
Chairman, Provisional Ruling Council
State House, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory,
Nigeria
Fax:+ 234 9 523 2138Chief Tom Ikimi
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Maputo Street PMB 130,
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory,
NigeriaMr Justice P.K. Nwokedi, Chairman
National Human Rights Commission
National Assembly Complex, Maitama
PMB 444, Garki
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory,
Nigeriathe diplomatic representative of Nigeria accredited to your country
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