Tuesday, November 19

Military Repeals Attack in Ex-President’s Country Home by Gunmen

…Kills Soldier, Injures another By Dwelleth Morountodun Gallant soldiers in the early hours of Tuesday repealed attack by some yet to be identified gunmen in Otuoke, Bayelsa State, country home of former President Goodluck Jonathan. The cross fire however led to the death of one soldier while another was injured and presently recuperating in a private medical facility in Yenogoa, the state capital. SHARPEDGENews learnt that the gunmen were however resisted by the gallant soldiers who engaged them in a fire duel. 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, an informant said. The source said a security post stationed near the Otuoke residence of former President Goodluck Jonathan was the target of attack. The source said: “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. “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.” 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.

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