Buhari arrives in Daura for Eid-el-Kabir

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at his country home in Daura, Katsina State, for Eid-Al-Kabir celebrations.

The President's Senior Special Assistant for Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, confirmed this in a statement released Friday in Abuja.

He said the president's plane landed at Umaru Musa Yar'Adua Airport in Katsina at 5:15 p.m. and was received by Governor Aminu Masari and other senior government officials.

Upon his arrival in Daura, the President was received by the Emir, Faruk Umar Faruk, members of the Emirate Council and other district leaders.

He is expected to return to Abuja on July 14.

The president's advance team was attacked in Katsina on Wednesday, injuring two.

(NAN)

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