President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, phoned his predecessor, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, to sympathise with him over the gun attack on his country home im Otuoke, Bayelsa State.
InsightMedia reported that one soldier was killed when the attackers invaded the building early on Tuesday.
A State House statement by Buhari’s media aide, Mr Garba Shehu, said he described the attack as “tragic and unfortunate.” It added that Buhari was saddened by the incident.
The Presidency stated further, “While commending the soldiers on guard for bravely repelling the attack, the President condoled with family members as well as officers and men of the Nigerian Army over the loss of one of the guards.
“President Buhari assured that the protection of the life of the former leader and all citizens of the country will continue to be the major preoccupation of his administration.”
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