By Paul Joseph
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was reportedly escorted away by security operatives after some angry worshippers allegedly threw stones at his convoy shortly after Jumat prayers at Shagari Mosque in Abuja’s Area 1 district on Friday.
Eyewitnesses who spoke anonymously to Starnews NG said the incident occurred after the presidential convoy allegedly restricted worshippers from using the road as they attempted to leave the mosque and return home.
The witnesses, who attended the prayers, claimed that the restrictions angered some worshippers, prompting them to throw stones at the President and his convoy.
Security operatives were said to have quickly intervened, shielding Tinubu and evacuating him from the area to prevent the situation from escalating.
The reported confrontation occurred shortly after the President concluded the Friday congregational prayer. However, the full circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.
The development comes amid growing public concerns over economic hardship, rising living costs and other socio-economic challenges facing Nigerians.
Details concerning the number of people involved, possible arrests, injuries and the extent of the alleged attack remain unknown.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the Presidency nor the security agencies had issued an official statement confirming the incident.
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