Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday escaped what looked like an attempt to attack him in Argungu, Kebbi State.
As seen in the video making rounds on the micro-blogging site, Twitter, which was posted by @segalink, the President posed for a picture session with the Kebbi State governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu and other dignitaries.
However, a man suddenly bombed into the session and headed straight for the President.
A quick intervention of the security operatives present who moved quickly and apprehended the man, however, saved the day.
Buhari was in Kebbi State for the Argungu Agricultural and Fishing Festival which was been held for the first time after about 11 years of suspension.
Reacting to the report, Femi Adesina, the president’s spokesperson, said the young man in the viral video ”was so very excited to see his President so close. And he made an attempt to get to him”.
”President Buhari was in Kebbi State Thursday to declare open the Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival. It was the first time the international tourism event would hold in eleven years, as security considerations had rendered it impracticable.
See the video:
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— SEGA L'éveilleur®? (@segalink) March 12, 2020