The governor of Edo state Adams Oshiomole, has revealed that he is yet to come to terms with the demise of former super eagles coach, Shuaibu Amodu.
Oshiomole also revealed that Amodu, hours before his death, was at the police station looking to bail young men from his community
The governor who was present as late Amodu Shuaibu was laid to rest in Okpella, Edo state, on Saturday, June 11, told journalists moments after signing the condolence register that he won’t have believed Amodu was dead if he did not see his casket.
The governor of Edo state Adams Oshiomole further described the death of Stephen Keshi and the demise of Amodu Shuaibu as the worst period for Nigeria, saying moments like this calls for reflections.
He said: “If I hadn’t seen the casket now, it is difficult really to believe that Amodu is also gone within a week of our other brother (Keshi) departing and almost in the same manner.
“My CSO tells me that only yesterday evening (Friday, June 10) at about 7pm, he had a telephone conversation with Amodu Shuaibu where he went in line with his character to try to assist young men from this community who had issues with the police and he went to stand on bail on his own personal recognition for those young men who had issues with the police.
“This means that as at 7pm last night (Friday, June 10), the young man was full of life and still helping others who are in trouble.”
Amodu Shuaibu died at the age of 58 in Benin on Saturday, June 11, and was buried at his residence in his home town in Okpella, Edo state, on the same day according to Islamic rites.