Gunmen have attacked the residence of former Minister of Information Labaran Maku in Nasarawa State.
It was reported that the gunmen had on Saturday night force themselves into the residence of the former minister at Akun, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the state.
The criminals, who injured four security personnel in the process, however, escaped when the military who promptly arrived the scene.
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has condemned the attack on the residence of Mr Maku.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Peter Ahemba, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the governor on Public Affairs, issued on Sunday in Lafia.
The governor who described the incident as unfortunate, said he had directed the Police and other security agencies to arrest the criminal elements and be made to face the full wrath of the law.
Sule reassured residents of the state of government’s readiness to secure the lives and property of the citizens, adding that the general well-being of the people remains a top priority of his administration.