Failed robbery at ex-president’s home leaves 4 dead

Unknown gunmen have killed a soldier on guard duty at the courtyard of former president Goodluck Jonathan.

The property is close to the bank of the river at Otuoke, Ogbia local government area, Bayelsa state.

Sources said about three of the gunmen were killed by the soldiers, who foiled their attempt to break into the house.

Reports say the gunmen came through the river on five speedboats and opened fire on the soldiers.

Meanwhile, the former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday explained why gunmen attacked his country home in Otueke, Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.

In a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan said the attackers came to steal a gunboat stationed 100 meters away from the residence.

He said: “A security post stationed near the Otuoke residence of former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan in Bayelsa State was attacked by unknown gunmen early Tuesday morning.