SAN FRANCISCO, July 23, (THEWILL) – Former Head of State and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) has said the second blast at Kawo district in Kaduna city on Wednesday afternoon was clearly an attempt to assassinate him.
The politician who commands a cult-like following especially amongst youths in northern Nigeria narrated the incident in a statement he personally signed in Kaduna, a few hours after the attack, which occurred near a crowded market.
At least 40 people were killed and dozens wounded in the two separate attacks which occurred about an hour apart in Kaduna city.
The first attack targeted a moderate Islamic cleric, Sheik Dahiru Bauchi.
“I am personally involved in a clearly targeted bomb attack today at about 2:30pm on my way to Daura. The unfortunate event, clearly an assassination attempt came from a fast moving vehicle that made many attempts to overtake my security car, but was blocked by escort vehicle.
“We reached the market area of Kawo where he took advantage of our slowing down and attempted to ram my car and instantly detonated the bomb which destroyed all the three cars in our convoy.
“Unfortunately, when I came out of my vehicle, I saw many dead bodies littered around. They were innocent people going about their daily business who became victims of mass murder.
“Thank God for His mercy, I came out unhurt, but three of my security staff sustained minor injuries. They have since been treated in hospital and discharged,” General Buhari wrote.
President Goodluck Jonathan in a statement condemned the attacks. No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the bombings.
