Suspected Bandits Attack Buhari’s Convoy

The convoy of President Muhammadu Buhari has been attacked by suspected bandits in Katsina State.

This was made known by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Tuesday.

He wrote 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 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