Tobi Adebayo
Some unidentified gunmen, on Tuesday, attacked the convoy of President Muhammadu Buhari in Katsina, ahead of his visit to the state for the Sallah celebration.
This was confirmed in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant, Garba Shehu.
According to Garba, the gunmen were repelled by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), Military and Policemen.
“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.
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“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 statement read.
