The presidency has
stated that President Muhammadu Buhari was not attacked while on his visit to
Kebbi.
The president was in
the state to declare open the Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival.
Femi Adesina, his
Special Adviser on Media, in a statement Thursday night, gave a recount of what
happened.
He said as Buhari
went round the arena to inspect rice pyramids on display and take photographs
with farmers, a young man was 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”, Adesina added.
Earlier, Buhari said
that the re-emergence of the festival after 11 years of suspension was a signal
of improved security in the North and Nigeria.
Buhari promised that
his administration will sustain investments in security infrastructure to boost
cultural tourism and attract more investments in the entertainment industry.
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