APC asks security agencies to probe attack on Jonathan’s residence

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the attack within the country home of former President Goodluck Jonathan at Otuoke, Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa state, must be thoroughly investigated.

Gunmen invaded the ex-president’s residence on  Tuesday, leading to the death of a soldier.

In a statement, Lanre Issa-Onilu, APC national publicity secretary, condemned the attack, saying it came as a shock.

“Following reports that gunmen attacked the country home of former President Goodluck Jonathan in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, APC demands from security and intelligence agencies a swift, sweeping and thorough probe of the shocking incident,” the statement read.

“The APC joins other well-meaning Nigerians in condemning the attack in its entirety. We call on security agencies to fish out the perpetrators and their sponsors.

“We extend condolences to the family of the soldier who reportedly died in the attack. The Party also wishes the other injured soldier a full and speedy recovery.”

President Muhammadu Buhari had put a call to Jonathan over the attack on his country home.

Buhari expressed sadness over the “tragic and unfortunate attack”, assuring the ex-president of the safety of his life as well as those of other Nigerians.