Security Scare: Tinubu Speech Interrupted as Bodyguards Intercept Intruder in Kaduna

When an unidentified person tried to approach the stage where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was speaking on Thursday, June 19, 2025, during a public address in Kaduna, it was a brief but scary moment. The president briefly stopped speaking in the middle of the sentence while his security team acted to neutralize the possible danger in the episode, which was caught on live television.

The intruder reportedly came out of the audience and tried to enter the stage directly, according to the witnesses. The person was kept from reaching the president by Tinubu’s security’ prompt action. Without escalation, the security detail swiftly surrounded the invader and dragged him out of the area. President Tinubu maintained his composure during the little incident. Following some observation, he was heard telling his security detail to “leave him alone” before continuing.

At the time of this report, neither the intruder’s name nor his intentions were known. Official information on the person and whether he constituted a real threat to the president’s safety has not been made public by the authorities. But the event has sparked new questions about how well security measures work at high-profile government functions.

Security experts have commented on the incident, pointing out that although the president’s protective detail responded well to pressure, the ease with which the person entered the stage raises questions about possible weaknesses. One expert stated that “no breach, no matter how minor, should be taken lightly, especially at a time of heightened political tensions in the country.”

During his visit to Kaduna, President Tinubu addressed national security issues and unveiled North-West development initiatives. After the disruption, the event went on without any more incidents.

Separately, reports from Kano suggest that some sections of the population are becoming increasingly dissatisfied. A group of irate young people allegedly tore down and burned pieces of one of President Tinubu’s 2027 campaign billboards in the city. Although the demonstrators have not released an official statement, it is thought that the activity reflects mounting frustration over security and economic issues.

Incidents like the protest in Kano and the security breach in Kaduna, according to political commentators, highlight the tense political climate as the general elections in 2027 get near. Opposition politicians and civil society organizations have criticized President Tinubu, who is anticipated to run for reelection, for governance issues like economic hardship and insecurity.

Regarding the Kaduna tragedy and the vandalism in Kano, the Presidency has not yet issued an official comment as of the time of publication. To avoid more interruptions at presidential events, security services are reportedly looking into both incidents.

As political activities step up nationally, the Kaduna breach and the vandalism in Kano serve as reminders of the necessity for increased surveillance.