A video has surfaced online showing President Muhammadu Buhari being attacked in Kebbi state, northwest Nigeria.
The President was in Kebbi on Thursday to declare open the Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival.
However, the mission of the man who attempted to attack Mr. Buhari but promptly prevented by security operatives could not be ascertained.
Meanwhile, the Presidency has denied the attack on the President.
A statement by Presidential Media Adviser, Femi Adesina states:
“President Muhammadu 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.
“As the President went around the arena to inspect rice pyramids on display, and take photographs with farmers, a young man was so very excited to see his President so close. He made an attempt to get to him.
“World over, such would not be allowed by security details. The young man was prevented, and he protested that he should be allowed to greet his President. Now, professional contortionists are making mischief of the event. They are passing the video clip off on social media as an attempt to attack the President.
“Malicious people always twist things to give a negative narrative. But they simply dash their heads against the wall. The country moves on.”
