General Muhammadu Buhari speaks on bomb blast attack "it was an assassination attempt" #WilkeyPerkins Blog

General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) has spoken out about the blast which struck his car while on his way to Daura on Wednesday. He escaped unhurt but his vehicle was destroyed.

Buhari said that it was an assassination attempt, shortly after the incident.

“I am 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.”