4 die as Nigerian soldiers abort attack on Jonathan's country home

Goodluck Jonathan

Goodluck Jonathan, former president of Nigeria

Nigerian soldiers manning a riverside checkpoint near former President Goodluck Jonathan countryside home in Otuoke, Bayelsa state thwarted an attack by gunmen on the home early today.

Three of the gunmen were killed, while a soldier also died.

According to a report by The Nation, the gunmen came through the river on five speedboats and opened fire on the soldiers.

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An Ogbia youth leader, who spoke in confidence, described the attack on Jonathan’s house as disturbing.

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