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I was almost bombed near Kawo bridge, Buhari recalls 2014 incident

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President Muhammadu Buhari has recalled how he escaped an assassination attempt when his convoy came under a bomb attack near the Kawo bridge while travelling to Katsina State in July 2014.

The President at the newly constructed Kawo bridge, executed by the Kaduna state government led by El-Rufai, said, “there was an attempt to bomb me here. There was a market nearby.” but his security escort were vigilant.

Also, President Muhammadu Buhari commissioned the ultra-modern sports and shopping complex at Murtala Square Kaduna, where he reiterated the likelihood of his staying in Kaduna after leaving office.

READ ALSO: [PHOTOS] President Muhammadu Buhari commissions remodeled Murtala Muhammed Square Kaduna

Speaking while commissioning the project, the President commended the foresight and developmental strides of the El-Rufai administration, pointing out that Kaduna would be difficult for a long time visitor to recognize.

In his Welcome Remarks, the Governor said the ultra-modern sports and shopping complex at Murtala Square was built in Early 1970 during the FESTAC and later handed to Kaduna state. Still, today they have decided to renovate and make it the new city centre.

President Buhari, who arrived in Kaduna the previous day, was in Kafanchan, Southern Kaduna, where he appreciated the numerous projects he commissioned.

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