IN PICTURES: Suspected Boko Haram members attempt assassination of Buhari

The second bomb blast that rocked the Kawo area of Kaduna state on wednesday afternoon was allegedly aimed at former Head of State and Chieftain of the APC, General Muhammadu Buhari.

 EEB learnt that, about 90 minutes after the first bomb went off along Alkali Rd, a second explosion ripped through the crowded Kawo area, targeting the motorcade of Gen Buhari.

Gunmen rammed a vehicle into his convoy, firing shots at it. Also, two of Gen. Buhari's bodyguards were slightly wounded in the attack, he however escaped unhurt.

Nobody/group is yet to claim responsibility for the attack on the ex Nigerian leader, but top security sources however revealed that it was likely the handiwork of the extremist Islamist group, Boko Haram. 

Buhari's bullet riddled car

Meanwhile, Kaduna state Governor, Ramalan Yero, has declared a 24-hour curfew in the Kaduna metropolis following the deadly twin explosions that killed at least 25 people.

Below are some photos from the scene of the blast today...

 

Credits: BBC/Reuters