Former Nigerian president,GoodLuck Ebele Jonathan has paid a visit to the Deputy Senate President, Ekweremadu over a recent assassination attempt on his life and that of his wife and son
The DSP announced this via his social media page as he shared photos capturing the moment as well as penned down an appreciation message which read;
‘AND GEJ CAME CALLING
It was an honour for me and my wife to receive His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR and my friends, who came to strengthen us over the recent attack on our household. My appreciation and respect, sir.
Meanwhile, I have received so much love and solidarity from Nigeria and all parts of the world since the event of the early hours of Tuesday. Let me, therefore, seize this opportunity to convey my profound appreciation you – friends, my colleagues, associates, dear country men and women – for the outpour of solidarity and prayers. I am humbled and overwhelmed by your kindness.
God bless’.
It may be recalled that The senator representing Kogi West senatorial district, Senator Dino Melaye has reacted to the reports of an assassination attempt on Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu earlier today in Abuja.
It was earlier reported that Ekweremadu and his family were almost killed after a gunman gained access to their residence but was subdued in time by security.
Melaye has now taken to Twitter to react in a post which read;
Just spoke to Senator Ike Ekweremadu. There was an attempt to assassinate him about 4 am this morning. One of the assains was arrested after serious wrestling. He has been handed over to the police in Apo Police Station. We are in Perilous times but God will continue to be God.