BREAKING: Top Aide To Delta Governor Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances, Police Take Action
Chief Love Shimite, the Special Adviser on Trade and Export to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has tragically passed away.
She died in the early hours of Easter Monday following what sources have described as a brief illness.
The precise circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear at the time of this report.
Police confirm death, swing into investigation
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed Shimite’s death, with the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Bright Edafe, stating that the 55-year-old was declared dead at the hospital where she was taken for medical attention.
“We received information that Chief Love Shimite died early this morning after being taken to the hospital. We can confirm that she passed away,” Edafe said.
He added that her husband, whose identity has not been disclosed, has been taken into protective custody for his safety.
According to Edafe, the husband was the one who reported his wife’s death and raised concerns over threats from her family members.
“He (the husband) was the one who called to report that his wife had died and mentioned that he was receiving threats from her family, who feared he might be attacked. Based on this, we went to his house and brought him in for his own safety,” Edafe explained.
Family suspicion and Ongoing Investigation
Despite the police intervention, the deceased’s family has expressed suspicion regarding the cause of her death.
They have formally lodged a complaint with the police, raising concerns that the husband may have been involved in her passing.
Edafe stated,
“We are currently investigating the matter. In cases like this, only an autopsy can definitively determine whether the death was natural or caused by other factors.”
The police have assured the public that further updates will be provided as investigations continue.
Calls for justice and transparency
As the investigation unfolds, the community is anxiously awaiting clarity on the circumstances surrounding Chief Love Shimite’s death.
The situation has sparked concern among both her supporters and members of the local government, who have called for transparency and justice in the process.
