Gunmen have killed a soldier in the courtyard of former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, situated close to the bank of the river at Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.
According to The Nation, various sources said about three of the gunmen were killed by the soldiers, who prevented their attempt to break into the house.
One of the sources, who did not want his name mentioned, said the gunmen came through the river on five speedboats and opened fire on the soldiers.
The source said: “Armed men who came in about five boats attacked the home of former President Jonathan.
“A security personal attached to the former president was killed and about three of the gunmen were shot dead.”
Also, an Ogbia youth leader, who spoke in confidence, described the attack on Jonathan’s house as disturbing.
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