President Buhari Receives ‘Graphic Details’ on Attempted Coup, Reveals His Next Action

• Suzi Barbosa informed President Buhari how some people tried to kill President Embalo of Guinea-Bissau but did not succeed
• The senior minister and minister of foreign affairs of Guinea-Bissau said the presidential palace was destroyed while 11 people lost their lives
• Nigeria's president told the minister that he would take action to ensure full normalcy can be restored in the shortest possible time

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, February 6, received a comprehensive briefing on the coup attempt to oust President Umaru Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau.

The attempted coup was, however, not successful as it was aborted by loyalist forces.

The Nigerian leader was briefed on the sidelines of the African Union Summit of Heads of State and Government holding in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

He met with the senior minister and minister of foreign affairs of Guinea-Bissau, Suzi Barbosa, who gave a graphic presentation of the attempt to overthrow the constitutional order in her country.

This was disclosed in a statement released by Femi Adesina, one of Buhari's aides, on Facebook.

Barbosa disclosed:

“They attempted to kill President Embalo. They destroyed the presidential palace with bazookas, killed 11 young people. It took about five hours to restore order. It was a nightmare."

The Nigerian leader promised to consult with other ECOWAS leaders on how to restore full normalcy to the embattled country in the shortest possible time.

See the Facebook post below:

Charity begins at home

As expected some Nigerians were spotted in the comment section venting as they advised President Buhari to start from home where there are more problems.

Charles Victor commented:

"This is indeed a misplaced priority Mr. president because charity they said begins at home... insecurities and high rate inflation is killing ur citizens here and u still have time working towards returning normalcy into another person's country."

Lucky Onyolu Dede had this to say:

"To do what exactly? We have more problems of banditry and terrorism In our nation that could even make one to ask for a Coup. Mr President should avail us from unnecessary killings in our Land."

James O-d added:

"Coup attempt in another West African country. Nigerian politicians should be mindful and do the right things before history will repeat itself in Nigeria."

Buhari off to Addis Ababa

Buhari left Abuja on Thursday, February 3, for the 35th Ordinary Session of Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

He was received by the Ethiopian minister of education, Prof Berhanu Nega on arrival.

Legit.ng reported that on Friday, February 4, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the president made an important promise to Nigerians.

Buhari, who revealed his plans for the poor and vulnerable Nigerians ahead of the 2023 general elections, said he is committed to improving the lives of Nigerians till the end of his tenure.

Source: Legit.ng