The Joint military force deployed to the Niger
Delta has confirmed the death of one soldier and injury of another soldier in
the attack at a gunboat stationed behind Ex-President Jonathan’s residence.
The military said that its gunboat stationed at the creek
behind the former president’s house came under attack but the soldiers repelled
the attack by engaging the gunmen in a gun duel.
Unidentified gunmen suspected to be militants on Tuesday
morning attacked a security post near Jonathan’s Otuoke country home at about
3.00 am when the former President was supposed to be at home for the yuletide.
Jonathan was however not present at the time of the
incidents according to sources at the community..
Major Jonah Unuakhalu Spokesman, Joint Task Force (JTF),
Operation Delta Safe who confirmed the incident to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
noted that the military had launched a manhunt for the gunmen in the creeks and
waterways.
“At about 3am today,
unknown gunmen attacked our gun boat deployed close to the house of former
President Goodluck Jonathan.
“The vigilant troops
repelled the attack while some of the assailants escaped with gun shot 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.
“Preliminary
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 a priority to Operation Delta Safe during the Yuletide period and beyond.”
he said.
Jonathan who was in his
Yenagoa residence when the incident happened visited the incident site to
assess the situation condemned the incident and assured his kinsmen that there
was no cause for alarm.
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