Buhari claims assassination attempt on his life in Kaduna explosion

Former Head of State and a Chief of the All Progressive Congress, Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday has alleged that the bomb blast which he escaped in Kaduna State earlier today was actually an assassination attempt on his life.

Buhari Bulletproof jeep

The first blast occurred along Alkali/Isa Kaita road which was targeted at a renowned Islamic cleric, Dahiru Bauchi.

Buhari, in a personally signed statement in Kaduna on Wednesday, said he was clearly the target of the bomber who detonated the explosive device on his convoy along Ali Akilu road,Kawo in Kaduna State.

The former Headof State said the incident occurred on his way to Daura, in Katsina in his home state at about 2.30pm, noting that his security details were affected by the blast but “I came out unhurt.”

The former Nigerian leader said in a statement, “I was personally involved in a clearly targeted bomb attack today 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 attempt 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.”

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Buhari claims assassination attempt on his life in Kaduna explosion