-
2 Injured As Gunmen Attack Buhari’s Convoy In Katsina
- President Buhari is expected to be in Katsina, his home state on Friday to observe the sallah festival
EDITOR’S PICK:
- Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church
- Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A War Zone” – Ooni Of Ife
- [JUST IN] Owo Massacre: Tinubu Extends Philanthropic Gesture, Donates N75m To Victims, Church
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency last night confirmed gunmen attack on the convoy of President Muhammadu Buhari’s advance team to Katsina.
The Presidency also said that two persons who sustained injuries as a result of the attack are receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
President Buhari is expected to be in Katsina, his home state on Friday to observe the sallah festival.
A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Presisent on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, read: “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.
FURTHER READING:
- JUST IN: Owo Catholic Priest Finally Speaks On Sunday Morning Attack
- PDP Charges Security Agencies To Arrest Perpetrators Of Owo Church Attack
- Owo Massacre: Peter Obi Reacts, Says Nigeria Becoming A ‘FAILED STATE’
“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.”
Click to watch our video of the week
Advertise or Publish a Story on EkoHot Blog:
Kindly contact us at [email protected]. Breaking stories should be sent to the above email and substantiated with pictorial evidence.
Citizen journalists will receive a token as data incentive.
Call or Whatsapp: 0803 561 7233, 0703 414 5611
