Assassination Attempt: Sylva Condemns Invasion of Jonathan House by Gunmen

Minister of state for Petroleum Resources and former Governor of Bayelsa state, Chief Timipre Sylva, condemns the attack on Goodluck Jonathan, former President of Nigeria

The attack on the former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, is not just an attack on an elder Statesman but an attack on the fabrics of our compassion as a people. On the eve of Christmas which is seen as the high point of sacrifice, love and selfless giving, it is regrettable that this sore occurrence has happened.

This, very sadly, scores a new low for the politics of Bayelsa State and, Chief Sylva, unequivocally condemns this deeply disturbing attack.

This attack reveals how negative emotional investment in politics has continued to drag people to the far edges of desperation, cynicism and total disregard for human life.

Sylva sends his warmest solidarity and regards to the family of Goodluck Jonathan, the Nigerian Army on the loss of their personnel, the people of Otuoke community, and all affected at this very steep and trying moment.

Sylva urges security agencies to bring, swiftly, the perpetrators, and those that inspire them, to book.

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