A report can be confirmed that gunmen attacked President Muhammadu Buhari’s advance team heading to Katsina.

The Presidency also said that two persons, who sustained injuries as a result of the attack, were receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

A statement made by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, read: “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.

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The gunmen attacked President Muhammadu Buhari’s convoy from an ambush position 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.”