The insecurity in Nigeria worsened on Tuesday as the Advance Team of President Muhammadu Buhari was attacked by bandits.
According to reports, the advance team were on their way to Daura, Katsina State ahead of the Sallah celebration.
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The Bandits open fire on the team from ambush positions but were repealed by security details of the Team.
Meanwhile, 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.
A statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President Media and Publicity said 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, the statement added.
