Joseph Bakare
The Presidency has confirmed an attack on the residence of Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, in the Villa.
In a statement on Monday night, May 10, Malam Garba Shehu, presidency spokesman, said there was an attempt to burgle the residence of the Chief Of Staff.
The statement read, “The Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari has confirmed that there ‘was a foolish attempt’ to burgle his residence at 3:00 am this morning but it turned out to be unsuccessful
“Professor Gambari, whose house is on a street next to the Villa; has assured that there is nothing to worry about from the incident.”
Reports by Peoples Gazette had earlier stated that both Gambari and an administrative officer at the Presidency simply identified as Maikano, were robbed.
It stated that armed robbers invaded Aso Rock and emptied the residences of Gambari and Maikano.