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BREAKING NEWS: GUNMEN ATTACK PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI'S CONVOY

The security team of President Muhammadu Buhari in Katsina state were attacked by gunmen, on Tuesday, they opened fire on the presidential convoy.

The president is scheduled to visit Katsina during the sallah celebration which will hold over the weekend.

The senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, confirmed the attack in a statement on Tuesday.

The statement titled “Gallant presidential guards repel attack on advance team ahead of President’s visit” read, “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.”

The development comes amid attacks by gunmen on communities across the country, leading to killings, abductions and destruction of property in recent years.


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  1. I don't want to believe this story the president just told us that the country is very safe

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