Thousands of people thronged the Daura airstrip in
Katsina State to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr. Buhari is in Daura to
celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.
NAN reports that the Airforce helicopter conveying the
president and members of his immediate family landed at the airstrip at 4:45
p.m. on Wednesday.
The president was received by the Emir of Daura, Umar
Farouk, politicians and thousands of well-wishers.
President Buhari, who was looking much healthier and happy,
waved hands with a smiling face to the mammoth crowd which welcomed him home.
The ancient town of Daura went into a wild jubilation and
prayers for the arrival of the president who trekked from the airstrip to his
residence located in the GRA in Daura metropolis.
Ali Rabe, the Chairman of the Daura Emirate Amalgamation
of Political Associations, also said that arrangement to host a get-together
and thanksgiving service had been concluded. Mr. Rabe disclosed that the event
would hold two days after Sallah.
NAN also reports that VIPs like governors and ministers
have started coming into Daura. Massive security has been mounted in and around
the ancient town.
(NAN)
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