Nigerians have taken to social media to express concerns following the news of an attempted burglary at the residence of Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.
There were different reactions when an online platform published the report but many were in doubt until Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, commented on it.
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Although Shehu said the attempt was not successful, many expressed shock that such an attempt could be made close to the seat of power.
The Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari has confirmed that there “was a foolish attempt” to burgle his residence at 3:00am this morning but it turned out to be unsuccessful.
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) May 10, 2021
Professor Gambari, whose house is on a street next to the Villa has assured that there is nothing to worry about from the incident.
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) May 10, 2021
Below are some reactions to Shehu’s tweets:
The official residence of the COS was burgled? and there is nothing to worry about? No wahala
— IKEDIEZE (@iamNoble) May 10, 2021
Oga oohhh. These guys are suppose to provide us with security whereas they too are not safe. Na waooohh. I have started reading a book ''how to run away from naija''
— PROMETHEUS (@babyboy4rea) May 10, 2021
There is real trouble in this country, bugler get mind enter ask rock
— Mr.Morale 👽 (@AlexSinzu) May 10, 2021
Insecurity is getting closer to Asorock but there's nothing to worry about…. afterall the IG is still loosing weight. pic.twitter.com/9ptyUe0vzu
— Edidem (@ubedison) May 10, 2021
The incident has justified the fact that there is no security in the country. A Cos house can be attacked by robbers, then who are we to say that we are Nigerians and we can move freely?
— Lawan Bukar Maigana (@Ibn_Maigana) May 10, 2021
The fact that people can carry out a robbery just beside the presidential villa says a lot. No one is safe again
— Ladi (@Themeji) May 10, 2021
Presidency and security agencies have been comprised
— Almustapha Jnr (@pharmjunaidu) May 10, 2021
In an update, the Spokesperson confirmed that the police are already working to apprehend a suspected burglar.
https://twitter.com/GarShehu/status/1391868121741500417
Insecurity is getting closer to Asorock but there's nothing to worry about…. afterall the IG is still loosing weight. pic.twitter.com/9ptyUe0vzu
— Edidem (@ubedison) May 10, 2021
It's worrying to read about the robbery incident at the house of Professor Ibrahim Gambari, the Chief of Staff of staff to the President.
Criminals are now so fearless and emboldened that they can strike that close to the villa. Quite sobering.
— 'Fisayo Soyombo (@fisayosoyombo) May 10, 2021
A confirmed attack on the house of the Chief of Staff is very worrisome.
They can downplay it all they want,
But an attempted security breach at the house of the closest man to the President is proof that nobody is safe.If you were not worried before,
Just think about it all.— #OurFavOnlineDoc 🩺 🇬🇧 (@DrOlufunmilayo) May 10, 2021
Reports say Armed robbers invaded Aso Rock, empty President Buhari’s chief of staff Gambari, admin officer Maikano’s residences.
It is finished; if armed robbers can invade the most secure place in Nigeria, none of us is safe.
— Olúyẹmí Fásípè AICMC (@YemieFash) May 10, 2021
"A street next to the Villa…" is more than enough reason to be worried.
The Chief of Staff to the President is not "anybody". https://t.co/REhoq4C1nD
— Demola Of Lagos 𓃵 (@OmoGbajaBiamila) May 10, 2021
“Armed robbers invade Aso Rock, empty Buhari’s chief of staff Gambari, admin officer Maikano’s residences” STILL AN EXCLUSIVE FAKE NEWS.
People of understanding and reasoning of course understand the difference between an ‘attempt’ and an ‘invasion’.
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) May 10, 2021
Nigerians, watch out, by tomorrow, IGP will parade suspects… as in, robbers who tried to buggle Buhari's Chief of Staff house….. All na lórí irọ́. Irọ́ pọ̀.
We know them…signals from sambisa! Shekau, a tí rí ọwọ ẹ.
Where's my Ọdẹ́kù?! 🙄— Mr Right (@OtunMuri) May 10, 2021
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