Bandits have launched an offensive on the advance convoy of President Muhammadu Buhari in Katsina State, injuring two persons in the process.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, who confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday, said the two have been hospitalised.
Shehu hailed the Presidential Security Guards for successfully repelling the attack.
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“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.”
