BREAKING: Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, attacked in Spain

• Attackers are misguided Nigerians, says Amaechi

Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi on Friday attacked by some Nigerians in Madrid, Spain.

The Honourable Minister of Transportation who disclosed this in his verified twitter handle @ChibuikeAmaechi around 4 pm Nigerian time, stated that he was on a national assignment at a climate change event in Madrid, Spain when the attack was meted on him.

He, however, said that his attackers were quickly repelled by the Spanish Police before they could do any harm, adding that he was fine and was not hurt.

He expressed his appreciation to Nigerians for their prayers and support.

In his words, “Some minutes ago, I was attacked by a few misguided Nigerians while on national assignment at a climate change event in Madrid, Spain. They were quickly repelled by the Spanish police before they could do any harm. I am fine. I was not hurt. Thanks for your support & prayers.”