President Muhammadu Buhari’s advance team to Katsina was attacked by gunmen, the Presidency announced yesterday night.
President Buhari was anticipated in his native state of Katsina to mark the sallah festival On Friday.
However, the advance team of the president was attacked, leaving two injured in a gunfire exchange with terrorists they encountered on their way.
The Presidency stated that the two people who were hurt in the attack were being treated at a hospital which was not named.
According to Mallam Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, “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.”
