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Corgis belonging to Britain's Queen Elizabeth pass U.S. President Barack Obama's car as they are taken for a walk on the grounds of Buckingham Palace in London April 1, 2009. World leaders arrived in London on Wednesday ahead of a G20 summit meeting under intense pressure to produce a morale-boosting response to the worst economic downturn since the 1930s. Photo/REUTERS

Corgis belonging to Britain's Queen Elizabeth pass U.S. President Barack Obama's car as they are taken for a walk on the grounds of Buckingham Palace in London April 1, 2009. World leaders arrived in London on Wednesday ahead of a G20 summit meeting under intense pressure to produce a morale-boosting response to the worst economic downturn since the 1930s. Photo/REUTERS 

By OLIVER MATHENGE
Posted  Wednesday, April 1  2009 at  22:59

According to Skynews, Terror expert Prof Paul Wilkinson says his security team will be well aware of the president’s vulnerability in the UK.

“President Obama’s image in Europe and the UK is very favourable. People look to him as a great beacon of hope — that will be understood by his minders. But among these people, could be those whose plans are extremely nasty and malevolent,” says Sky News Online.

Fellow expert Dr Mark Yates said the biggest threat was from a suicide bomber or a lone hitman who did not form part of an organised group.

“The suicide bomb attack is the real threat — that would be a major coup for Islamic fundamentalists. The security will be massive, but one thing you learn is that there is no such thing as 100 per cent security,” Dr Yates said.

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  1. Submitted by kachubari

    Apostleonesmus, do not forget, Raila has joined u in apostleship, and by certain parameters, your words are far-fetched, blasphemous and callous. Please, do not factor it in 2moros sermon. Halleluya.

    Posted  April 03, 2009 05:06 PM  
  2. Submitted by wanta

    americans respect their leaders.... this a lesson we should learn. about security detail this shows money goes where its intended unlike ours.

    Posted  April 03, 2009 10:24 AM  
  3. Submitted by njengah

    What in this article suggests that Raila would want the same treatment? I dislike it when you let these tribal hawks badmouth Raila here. Shame on you.

    Posted  April 03, 2009 09:47 AM  
  4. Submitted by NaturalSceptic

    Clearly, some readers need to acquaint themselves with one Noam Chomsky.

    Posted  April 02, 2009 11:34 PM  
  5. Submitted by apostleonesmus

    This sounds like Raila`s dream car if he is elected the president of kenya. From "The hummer" to a £250,000, limo, "The beast" wapende wasipende

    Posted  April 02, 2009 09:38 PM  

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