Obasanjo Pays Visit To Wounded Son In Jos

There was heavy security presence along the Barki Ladi, Heipang, Mararaban Jamare and old airport junction roads, Jos on Saturday, September 13, as former President Olusegun Obasanjo paid a visit to his wounded son Lt. Col. Adeboye Obasanjo.

Adeboye had been injured during a gun battle with Boko Haram in Maiduguri, Borno State and he is currently receiving treatment at 3rd Amoured Division Medical Centre, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Rukuba Barracks in the Tin City, Leadership reports.

Though some sources close to the family said that the injured officer may have already been treated and discharged and may simply be waiting in Jos to re-join his colleagues in the battle against Boko Haram.

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Obasanjo was said to have arrived at the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang at about 5.45pm, where he was received by the deputy governor of Plateau State, Amb Ignatius Longjan and Gbong Gwom Jos His Majesty Da Jacob Gyang Buba, commander of the Special Task Force on Jos crisis, Major General David Eniete, the commissioner of police and the director of SSS.

From the airport, he was led by his escort to Obasanjo’s guest house along Wase Close where his injured son was waiting for him.

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READ ALSO: Obasanjo’s Son Shot Eager To Return To Battle

It was gathered that on arrival at his Wase guest house, he was greeted by the younger Obasanjo who rushed out meet to receive him and they both embraced each other.

After holding a meeting with his son, security chiefs, Gbong Gwom Jos and deputy governor Longjan, Obasanjo reportedly left the guest house at exactly 7:09pm back to the Yakubu Gowon Airport.

Adeboye, Commander, 135 Field Engineering Regiment of the Nigerian Army in the Plateau State capital, was injured during an ambush by Boko Haram insurgents in Maiduguri, Borno State, early last week while leading a Platoon.

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Obasanjo's Son Shot Eager To Return To Battle

 Lt. Col. Adeboye Obasanjo, son of former president Olusegun Obasanjo who was shot by Boko Haram during an attack in Adamawa state pn Monday, September 8 is said to be recovering and eager to return to his duty, according to Punch.

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According to Punch, former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar visited Adeboye at a government medical facility in Yola, when he is receiving treatment and the Director General of the National Orientation Agency,   Mike Omeri spoke to him on phone.

It was gathered that Atiku Abubakar and Mike Omero expressed their happiness at Adeboye’s high spirit to return to work and defeat the Boko Haram sect.

It wwas gathered that the former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar despite his condition was impressed to see him display such courage as a source quoted him saying: “He even marched before me even as he was recovering from gunshots,” punch gathered.

Abubakar was said to have wished Adeboye speedy recovery. Just as Mike Omeri, coordinator of nthe National Information Centre, who spoke with Adeboye on the phone told journalists at a news conference in Abuja that “Adeboye is in very high spirits and he is assuring Nigerians that what is on his mind now is to get well and go back to defend his fatherland.”

Mike Omeri, however encouraged Armed forces to exhibit such kind of patriotism and urged Nigerians to continuously support members of the armed forces  even with prayers.

Adeboye Obasanjo, an army engineer recently deployed from Jos to join in the battle against the insurgents was injured during a battle to repel the insurgents at Michika in Adamawa State.

It was reported on Monday, that the dreaded Boko Haram sect attacked a platoon headed by  son of ex president Olusegun Obasanjo shooting him and killing 24 soldiers in his command.

It was reported, yesterday, that a source close to the Army said that  Lt. Col. Obasanjo and four other soldiers who were shot during the attack have been flown to Abuja for further treatment.

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Former President Obasenjo’s Son Attacked by Boko Haram

Sahara Reporters is reporting that Boko Haram militants attacked a platoon led by the son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, shooting him today.. They say he ustained serious injuries to his legs and was being transported to the hospital at the time of their report. Find it below…

“Adeboye Obasanjo, an army engineer, was a Lieutenant Colonel at the 3rd Division in Jos, Plateau State.

He and his platoon were engaged with Boko Haram militants at Baza, which is the village of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 3rd division when the incident took place.”

The Lieutenant Agwu of the 234 battalion, GOC of the 3rd Division, Major Gen JS Zaruwa and Colonel Victor Ebhaleme who serves as the Brigade Commander of the 23rd Army brigade in Yola were all together advancing towards Michika when Boko Haram fighters unleashed the deadly attack on the soldiers.”

24 soldiers in the platoon were reportedly killed by the militants.

Apart from the dead soldiers, the army also lost an armored tank to the militants. As a result of the attack, the army has moved sensitive weapons from mubi to the Brigade headquarters in Yola leaving mubi vulnerable to attack. The town of Mubi has practically been deserted following the closure of schools and massive retreat of soldiers from the city.

The former president is currently traveling in Singapore according to family sources.

 

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