Controversy trails death of Delta gov’s aide, Love Shimite; police begin probe

The Delta State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of Chief Love Shimite, the Special Adviser on Trade and Export to Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori.

Shimite reportedly passed away in the early hours of Easter Monday, with initial accounts attributing her death to a brief illness.

Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, stated that Shimite was “confirmed dead at the hospital where she was taken.”

A significant focus of the investigation is on her husband, who was the first to alert authorities.

According to Edafe, “He (the husband) was the one who called to report that his wife died early this morning and that he was receiving threats from her family, who feared he might be attacked.

“It was on this basis that we went to his house and brought him in for his own safety.”

Edafe clarified that the husband is currently in protective custody, not under arrest.

However, the case took a new turn after Shimite’s family formally lodged a complaint with the police, alleging possible foul play.

“The deceased’s family later lodged a formal complaint with the police,” Edafe said, adding that the family suspects the husband may have had a hand in her death.

In response, the police said they are conducting a comprehensive investigation.

“We are currently investigating,” Edafe noted.

“In situations like this, only an autopsy can determine whether the death was natural or due to other causes.”