Unknown gunmen have attacked the country home of former President Goodluck Jonathan at Otuoke, Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa state, a statement on Tuesday by his spokesman, Ikechukwu Eze, has confirmed.According to Eze, a soldier was killed in the attack.
He however said the former president was not at his residence at the time of the attack.
Eze said, ”A security post stationed near the Otuoke residence of former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in Bayelsa State was attacked by unknown gunmen early Tuesday morning.”
”The hoodlums who came in about five engine boats stormed the security post located about 100 metres away from former President Jonathan’s residence in his hometown Otuoke by 1:30 am on Tuesday and attempted to take away a gunboat belonging to the military stationed at the creek beside the residence.
”They were however resisted by gallant soldiers who engaged them in a fire fight. The gunmen who couldn’t stand the firepower of the military were forced to beat a retreat. One soldier, unfortunately, lost his life in the fight while another was injured. The injured soldier who is currently receiving treatment at a medical facility in Yenagoa is in a stable state.
”The former President who was not in Otuoke at the time of the attack however returned to his village early this morning to assess the situation.
”Dr. Jonathan promptly condemned the attack and reassured his people that there was no cause for alarm. The former President has also condoled with the family of the deceased soldier, the military and has urged the concerned security authorities to swing into action and bring the culprits to book.”
Jonathan had been recently accused of aiding the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa.
It was alleged that he supported David Lyon, candidate of the APC, against Seriake Dickson’s anointed, Douye Diri.
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