General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd),
yesterday gave an account of what how he escaped death in a bomb attack apparently targeted at him in Kaduna.
yesterday gave an account of what how he escaped death in a bomb attack apparently targeted at him in Kaduna.
In a statement released about six hours after the attack, the former military head of state said : “I was personally involved in a clearly targeted bomb attack today (yesterday) at about 2:30pm on my way to Daura.
“The unfortunate event, clearly an
assassination attempt, came from a fast- moving vehicle that made many attempts to overtake my security car, but was blocked by escort vehicle. We reached the market area of Kawo where he took advantage of our slowing down and attempted to ram my car and instantly detonated the bomb which destroyed all the three cars in our convoy.
assassination attempt, came from a fast- moving vehicle that made many attempts to overtake my security car, but was blocked by escort vehicle. We reached the market area of Kawo where he took advantage of our slowing down and attempted to ram my car and instantly detonated the bomb which destroyed all the three cars in our convoy.
“Unfortunately, when I came out of my vehicle, I saw many dead bodies littered around. They were innocent people going about their daily business, who became victims of mass murder. Thank God for His mercy, I came out unhurt, but with three of my security staff sustaining minor injuries. They have since been treated in hospital and discharged,” the statement by Buhari read.
Meanwhile, President Goodluck Jonathan has thanked God for sparing the lives of General Buhari and Sheikh Bauchi following separate bomb attacks on the two men.
A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati said:
“President Goodluck Jonathan condemns the bombings in Kaduna today (yesterday) which appeared to have targeted former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari and prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi.
“President Jonathan denounces the
dastardly targeting of prominent political and religious leaders by terrorists and enemies of the nation in an odious attempt to inflame passions and exacerbate disquiet, fear, insecurity and sectional divisions in the country.
dastardly targeting of prominent political and religious leaders by terrorists and enemies of the nation in an odious attempt to inflame passions and exacerbate disquiet, fear, insecurity and sectional divisions in the country.
“While thanking God Almighty for sparing the lives of General Buhari and Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the President extends sincere condolences to the families of those who were sadly killed by the bomb blasts.
“President Jonathan also commiserates with all those who were injured in the twin bombings in this Holy Month of Ramadan which defy the tenets of Islam, and provide further proof that the terrorists are nothing but blood-thirsty extremists bent on undermining the unity and progress of the nation.
“The President assures residents of
Kaduna and all other Nigerians that the Federal Government will continue and further intensify its ongoing efforts to effectively curb the menace of terrorism in the country.
Kaduna and all other Nigerians that the Federal Government will continue and further intensify its ongoing efforts to effectively curb the menace of terrorism in the country.
“He has specifically directed the Police and other national security agencies to take all necessary actions to apprehend the perpetrators of today’s attacks on Kaduna and urges all residents of the city to give them the fullest possible cooperation and support as they work to bring the terrorists to justice.”
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11 comments:
Some much politics going on here.. Abel mind yourself oooooooo. Well He should count himself lucky this time.
Their wickedness is hunting them gradually. This is just the beginning for politicians in dis country.
Wow that was very close...God is great ooo. This would serve as a lesson to other top men.
They have started playing politics on is again.I don't know why I find it hard to believe this jargon. Those people that died now died for nothing.
This incident is pure politics.maybe he does not want people to suspect him of sponsoring the boko haram. Its ok sha.
This lives team boko is taking is becoming too much ooooo. Hod dey watch.
Keep on decieving your self general. ..God is watching your actions. U can't waste innocent lifes nd go free.
Ok congratulations.
I pity for the innocent marketer that die. That animal should have been in their shoes.
This politicians would never change. I just wish boko haram would continue hunting dem, instead shedding innocent bloods.
Nice storyline. Pls who is the director of this rubbish movie?
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