Happening Now: Suspected Terrorists Attacked Buhari’s Advance Convoy in Katsina

News filtering in now has it that gunmen suspected to be terrorists have attacked Buhari’s advance convoy in his home state, Katsina.

See his media man press release below:

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JUST IN: Bandits Attack President Buhari’s Advance Convoy In Katsina
Channels Television
Updated July 5, 2022

A file photo of President Muhammadu Buhari

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked the convoy of President Muhammadu Buhari in Katsina State.

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

Read the statement below:

GALLANT PRESIDENTIAL GUARDS REPEL ATTACK ON ADVANCE TEAM AHEAD OF PRESIDENT’S VISIT

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.

Garba Shehu

Senior Special Assistant to the President

(Media & Publicity)

July 5, 2o22