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Suspected bandits attack Buhari’s convoy in Katsina, injure officials

Daura—Convoy of cars carrying the Team of security guards, protocol, and media officers ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s trip to Daura for the Sallah celebrations have been attacked by armed men suspected to be bandits near Dutsinma, Katsina State.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu on Tuesday.

He said the attackers ambushed and shot at the president’s convoy but were repelled by the joint efforts of the military, police, and DSS operatives traveling with the convoy.

Shehu however revealed that except for two persons receiving treatment for minor injuries sustained, the rest persons made it to Daura safely.

The statement reads,

“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.”

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