Following the heavy exchange of gunfire between Boko Haram suspects and officials Department of State Services (DSS) within the vicinity of the presidential villa earlier today, Presidential Spokesperson, Reuben Abati has reassured the public that President  Goodluck Jonathan is safe.

Abati in a tweet wrote “What happened at the SSS HQs has nothing to do with the Villa. President Jonathan is
safe & well. Thank you for your concern & support.”