Presidency reacts on Buhari attack in Kebbi [VIDEO]

The presidency, on Thursday night has reacted to the incident in which a man wanted to attack President Muhammadu Buhari at Argungu festival in Kebbi State.

The Presidency said the man who charged at President Muhammadu Buhari in Kebbi wanted to greet the president.

Newsflash247 had earlier reported the incident which occurred when Buhari visited Kebbi on Thursday.

In a statement released by the Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the president, Femi Adesina, saying the claim that the man wanted to attack Buhari was false.

“As the President went round 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.” Adesina said.

An eyewitness said that the man was whisked away by security agents.

The witness, who worked with one of the organisations that organised the event, said he witnessed the young man being whisked away.

“I saw when they descended on him and took him away. I doubt if he is still alive,” said the source who was not authorised by his organisation to speak on the issue.

Adesina’s full statement below.

ALLEGED ATTACK ON PRESIDENT BUHARI IN KEBBI: CONTORTIONISTS AT WORK AGAIN

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 round 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.

Femi Adesina       

Special Adviser to the President

Watch the video of a man to attack Buhari here:

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