“He is a man who had deep relationship with God,” says Usifo’s friends
By Linus Akomolafe
As the remains of Super TV CEO, Usifo Ataga, who was murdered in an apartment would be interred on Friday, friends of the late media boss have vowed to get justice after his interment.
At the service of songs of Usifo at the Incubator, Victoria Island, Lagos, one of his friends, Bruno Okoloko, said his death has affected thousands of Nigerians who were impacted by his benevolence while he was alive.
In his tribute, he said: “I want to say to his family that I am really sorry for your loss. I pray that the almighty God gives you the grace and fortitude to bear the loss and consoles you during this tragic period. Be rest assured that we his friends will not relent in ensuring that he gets justice. I can only take solace that he is with the creator. He was a natural born businessman, a dear friend and brother. A man dedicated to family and friends.”
In Onoche’s Osai’s tribute, he said: “Usifo is a man who had a very deep relationship with God and was always happy to share the knowledge of the gospel of Christ at any given opportunity. Usifo understands Christ’s love on the cross and the concept of salvation very deeply. I will really miss him greatly.”
However, the bereaved family has not to spoken on the ongoing investigation into Usifo’s murder.
Recall that on June 24, the Lagos State Police Command paraded the suspect, Chidinma Ojukwu where she admitted to stabbing the 50-year-old in the neck with a knife after a disagreement.
However, in another interview that has now gone viral, the undergraduate contradicted her initial confession, denying her involvement in killing the Super TV CEO.
Chidinma stated that Ataga had marital problems before his death. She described the deceased as a busy man who was quick to anger. She further stated the deceased told her he was in the marriage to cater for his children.
The Lagos Police boss, Hakeem Odumosu, had confirmed the possibility of the involvement of other parties in the murder, following the additional arrest of other suspects, whose identities are yet to be revealed.
In addition, a member of the bereaved family revealed that telephone calls of threats to life had been received from some strange persons, over the murder.
The funeral service and interment will hold Friday, July 30, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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