Unknown Soldiers Besiege Bola Tinubu’s House

Army officers are allegedly stationed in front of the Lagos home of APC Chieftain, Bola Tinubu, this is according to his media aide, Sunday Dare, and Sen. Bukola Saraki.

At least 30 unknown soldiers are reportedly laying siege on the Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, residence of the national leader of the All Progressive Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

A statement issued by the former governor’s media office said soldiers riding in three patrol vans and army truck have been stationed close to the residence for three days to the consternation of many people in the area.

The statement said the soldiers were first noticed in the area at about 11.00pm on Sunday.

It said, “They stationed about 500 meters away from Tinubu’s gate. Later they moved close to his gate as if they want to enter the premises. The stern looking soldiers were around for hours on Sunday and returned on Monday to continue their surveillance.

“On Monday night about 10.45pm, they returned to the residence in two army vans and were there throughout the night. Some of the soldiers discharged from the van and walked back and forth in front of the house and around the house.

On Tuesday morning, two vans from the army were stationed on both sides of the house with their missions shrouded in secrecy.