Angry youths chanted “ba ma yi” as they attacked Buhari’s helicopter
It was a scary moment on Monday as angry youths armed with stones and other dangerous weapons attacked President Buhari’s helicopter during his visit to the ancient city.
A video shared by TattleRoomNG that circulated on social media showed the moment the irate youths pelted stones at the helicopter believed to be conveying the President.
One video showed citizens angrily struggling with some unidentified security agents while a convoy made its way through their midst.
Watch the video below:
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Another video showed a road littered with stones while teargas canisters were being fired to disperse the angry mob.
The President arrived at the Aminu Kano International airport in the morning and from there, he was conveyed by helicopter to the palace of the Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero.
Punch reports that in spite of the heavy security presence mounted on the routes leading to Ahmadu Bello way where the President was to launch Galaxy Backbone Limited’s project, angry youths holding stones of various sizes and wielding sticks reportedly attacked Buhari’s convoy and helicopter as it hovered above them.
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The report said the protesting youths shouted “ba ma yi” (down with you) and ran helter-skelter to avoid being caught by heavily armed security operatives who provided security for the President and his convoy.