A group of reckless gunmen opened fire on President Muhammadu Buhari’s advanced convoy deployed ahead of a trip to Daura, Katsina State, to celebrate Sallah on Tuesday.
Reacting to the development in a statement made available, his presidential aide, Garba Shehu hailed the Presidential Security Guards for successfully repelling the attack.
He said, “The Presidency has described as sad and unwelcome, the shooting incident near Dutsinma, Katsina State, at the convoy of cars carrying the Advance Team of security guards, protocol and media officers ahead of the President, Muhammadu Buhari’s trip to Daura for Sallah.”
“The attackers opened fire on the convoy from ambush positions but were repelled by the military, police, and DSS personnel accompanying the convoy.”
“Two persons in the convoy are receiving treatment for the minor injuries they suffered. All the other personnel, staff, and vehicles made it safely to Daura.”