Tribune reports that there were sporadic shootings around the senators house around 12am when the assailants invaded his home leaving two of his cars damaged.
The senator has pointed accusing fingers to the Local government Chairman, Taofiq Isa as the brain behind the attack.
"I got a rousy welcome from Kabba. to my hometown yesterday, (Friday) and I know it angered the power that be in the State which mobilised for this assassination attempt on my life.
"At about midnight we started hearing gunshots .They fired more than 200 rounds of bullets into the house.This attempt to kill me will not stop me from speaking the truth.
"This attempt is being championed by the chairman of my local government. He said it many times that he will do everything to stop me from coming home. Besides, those assailants when leaving were chanting 'We will know if it's Taofiq that owns the land or you'.
"If I speak the truth I will die, if I lie I will die. Me, I've decided to speak the truth and die.I'm not afraid of death. I only respect men I don't fear them.
"I am championing an administrative course. I will continue to speak and be voice to the voiceless. I'm not deterred, I remain resolute to make Kogi better. Nothing will stop me from coming home, he said.
Melaye, also told news men that the police did not turn up at his home until three hours later and says he does not have faith in the police.
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