President Buhari has recalled how he narrowly
escaped a delighted mob after the Eid prayers at the
National Mosque Abuja . He said 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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.”
