Few Dead, Two Injured as Bandits Attack President Buhari’s Convoy

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A number of people were killed yesterday, while two others sustained injuries, when bandits attacked the advance team of security guards, protocol and media officers, ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Sallah trip to his hometown in Daura, Katsina State.

In a press statement last night, presidential spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, disclosed that a few people died, while the two persons, who sustained injuries during the attack were already receiving treatment.

But  other personnel, staff and vehicles made it safely to Daura, the terse statement added. 

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Titled “Gallant Presidential Guards Repel Attack on Advance Team Ahead of President’s Visit”, the presidency stated that, the shooting incident happened near Dutsinma, Katsina State.

“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 and few personnel, who lost their lives have been deposited at the hospital. All the other personnel, staff and vehicles made it safely to Daura,” it stated.