The Presidency has described as sad and unwelcome, Tuesday’s shooting incident near Dutsinma, Katsina State, at the convoy of cars carrying the Advanced 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.
In a statement, Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu said:
“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.”
GALLANT PRESIDENTIAL GUARDS REPEL ATTACK ON ADVANCE TEAM AHEAD OF PRESIDENT’S VISIT
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) July 6, 2022
