On 30 January 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari travelled to Kano to commission State and Federal projects. His convoy was stoned by an angry mob. As expected, there was heavy security but even this did nothing to disperse the mob.
The projects that were commissioned include the bridge at the Hotoro roundabout in the metropolis. The bridge was constructed to ease traffic on the busy road.
The videos that went viral show the roads littered with stones that were thrown at the convoy. A helicopter is seen flying overhead but even that was not left alone as bystanders hauled stones at it. Some roads were partially closed off. Some locals also report that billboards carrying the APC Presidential Candidate’s- Bola Ahmed Tinubu- poster were also destroyed.
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This is coming after the President’s trip to his hometown of Katsina earlier, where he was stoned by angry protesters.
Some are already speculating that the attacks have something to do with the Naira redesign. In a statement, Debo Ologunagba, PDP spokesperson, described the incident as an act of treason.
“This organised attack on the person of the President is outrightly treasonable and a sacrilegious assault on our national sovereignty which must be condemned by all,” he said.
The president also commissioned the Dala Inland Dry Port in Zawachiki, Cancer Treatment Centre at Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital, Giginyu; Aliko Dangote Ultra-Modern Skill Acquisition Centre, Zaria Road and a Federal Government Housing Unit at Gandun Sarki, Darmanawa. The event ended in commendation of Ganduje, by the president.
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