Gunmen have attacked the convoy of cars carrying the Advance Team of security guards, protocol and media officers of President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday.
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In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, Garba Shehu, the gunmen attacked the Advance Team on their way to Daura, Katsina ahead of the president’s trip for Sallah.
The full statement reads:
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, 2022
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