by S’ola Filani
A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Useni, on Wednesday escaped an attempt on his life when some unknown gunmen attacked his home in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Reports say, no fewer than 48 bullet holes were seen on the walls of the house as the gunmen tried to gain entrance into the house.
Fortunately Useni, who is a delegate to the National Conference, was not at home at the time of the attack.
While one version said the attack was carried out by unknown gunmen, another said that it was caused by some rival youths who engaged themselves in a duel in front of the house.
The heavy armed men suspected to be assassins allegedly bursted into the compound between 2am and 3am surrounded the building and started shooting sporadically.
The timely arrival of security men in the area was said to have prevented the gunmen from razing the house to the ground.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Abu Emmanuel, who confirmed the incident, said that nobody was killed in the attack.
He also said that no arrest had been made.
