President Buhari has recalled how he narrowly escaped a delighted mob after the Eid prayers at the National Mosque Abuja. He disclosed this while receiving the Muslim Community in the Federal Capital Territory that paid him a traditional Sallah homage at the Presidential Villa today.
The President said, “I thank you most sincerely for
fulfilling the tradition of greetings for whoever occupies this place. I thank
you very much for your loyalty to the country, as represented by our
institutions and to the system.
fulfilling the tradition of greetings for whoever occupies this place. I thank
you very much for your loyalty to the country, as represented by our
institutions and to the system.
“Today, during and immediately after the prayers, I think I
was bombarded by the youths who almost overwhelmed the security, and I had to
hold tight to my gown to get to my car. Continue and also see more photos below…
“I was advised to enter the car from the ADC side and I
refused. I went across trying to wave my hand to the wild youths who wanted to
see me.
refused. I went across trying to wave my hand to the wild youths who wanted to
see me.
“On an occasion like this, it shows that after what happened
to President Ronald Reagan of the USA, it is only God Almighty that protects
leaders because in a mob like this, anybody with a sharp knife can get access
and do a lot of damage.
to President Ronald Reagan of the USA, it is only God Almighty that protects
leaders because in a mob like this, anybody with a sharp knife can get access
and do a lot of damage.
“So, all the policemen that were deployed and soldiers since
six o’ clock in the morning, before I came out two hours later in the rains,
cannot protect you, only God protects. I hope God will continue to protect us,” he said.
six o’ clock in the morning, before I came out two hours later in the rains,
cannot protect you, only God protects. I hope God will continue to protect us,” he said.
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