Two persons were reported to have suffered minor injuries on Tuesday as unknown gunmen opened fire on the advance team of President Muhammadu Buhari to Daura, Katsina State, for the Sallah celebration.
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, confirmed in a statement on Tuesday night that the injured men are receiving treatment for the minor injuries they suffered.
He however said the attackers were repelled by the gallant presidential guards.
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.”
