Unknown gun men during the early hours of today attacked the home of Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, in Otuoke community, Ogbia Local Goverment Area of Bayelsa state.
Sources revealed that one of the soldiers guiding the residence was shot dead while the other sustained gun shot injury.
The gun men who had come in different speed boats through a riverside check point attacked the residence very early this morning.
Reacting to the attack, the military Joint Task Force, (JTF), Operation Delta Safe, has vowed to bring the attackers to book.
The JTF spokesperson Maj. Jonah confirmed the incident said; “At about 0300hrs (3 am) today, unknown gunmen attacked own gunboat deployed close to the house of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
“The vigilant troops repelled the attack while some of the assailants escaped with gunshot wounds. However, during the attack, one soldier paid the supreme price and another wounded in action.
“The wounded has been evacuated to the hospital and responding to treatment. Preminaliary investigation is ongoing to identify the person’s or groups behind the attack.
“The people are advised to go about their lawful businesses as the security of lives and properties is priority to Operation Delta Safe during the Yuletide period and beyond.”
