My life is in God’s hand – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday declared that his safety and security is ultimately in the hand of God and not mere mortals.

He spoke at his official residence when a delegation of the Muslim community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) paid him Eid-el-Fitri Sallah Homage.

Buhari, who was speaking after escaping mob action at the prayer ground at Airport Road, Abuja, said: “Today, during and immediately after the prayers I think I was bombarded by the youths who almost overwhelmed the security, and I had to hold tight to my gown to get to my car.

“I was advised to enter the car from the ADC side and I refused, I went across trying to hold my hand to the wild youths who wanted to see me.

“On an occasion like this, it shows that after what happened to President Ronald Reagan of the USA, it is only God almighty that protects leaders, because in a mob like this, anybody with a sharp knife can get access and do a lot of damage.

“So, all the policemen that were deployed and soldiers since six o’ clock in the morning before I came out two hours later in the rains cannot protect you only God protects. I hope God will continue to protect us,” he added

He thanked the delegation for coming to celebrate with him at Sallah.

He said: “I thank you most sincerely for fulfilling the tradition of greetings for whoever occupies this place. I thank you very much for you loyalty to the country, as represented by our institutions and to the system.

“Please convey my thanks and happy Sallah to all your families and relatives back, and I congratulate you for the privilege you have which is only you residents of the FCT that have the privilege to come and meet me and shake hands with me and take picture with me, other Nigerians are envious of you if you don’t know it,” he said.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, during the homage, said that the homage was a demonstration of the expectation for all religious faith to live together in unity and peace.

Stressing that the main business of government is to protect lives and properties, he noted Nigeria has great potentials and the administration will not fail to contribute its quota.

He urged Nigerians to cooperate with the government as it strives to put things right.

If that is done, he assured that every Nigerian including unborn generation will come to appreciate what the government is doing.

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Obinna Chukwu, who led the delegation, said he led the team in line with the tradition of paying homage.

“We are here also to congratulate both you and Vice President. FCT is the center of unity and we promote unity that is why you have here the Muslim and Christian faithful,” he said

Among those who attended the homage include Chief Imam on National Mosque, Abuja, delegation of Christian clerics,‎ Head of Civil of the Federation, Chief Justice of the Federation and Service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police.