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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
The Presidency has confirmed the attack on the advance team to Katsina ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Daura for Sallah.
In a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, he 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 visit.
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“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.”
