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Boko Haram: Nigerian Army Reacts To The Attack Of The Insurgents On Borno State’s Governor

The Nigerian army has reacted to the attack of the Boko Haram on the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum.

The governor was en route to Baga when out of the blue, Boko Haram terrorists chanced on them as they engaged fire. But for the intervention of the security operatives on escort duties who rescued him, he could have been held captive.

After the attack. the Governor attacked the army for their earlier claims that there was no more Boko Haram in the region again since they drove them out.

The Nigerian army has released a long statement that reads as:

1. The convoy of the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Gana Zulum came under Boko Haram Terrorists fire while visiting Baga Town on the 29th of July 2020. The Executive Governor had earlier paid a visit to the Commander, 19 Brigade at the Nigerian Army Super Camp Baga where he was fully briefed about the prevailing security situation in the general area. The unfortunate incident occurred shortly after the Governor and his entourage departed the Super Campaign to visit other parts of Baga town. The incident forced the Governor to abort his planned movement to Baga.

2. Although, details of the unfortunate incident is sketchy and under investigation, efforts are ongoing to comb the area where the incident occurred with a view to track down and deal decisively with the attackers. An investigation is also in progress to identify the circumstances that led to the attack.

3. Regretably, this is an isolated and most unfortunate incident that occurred in a territory where normalcy has since been restored with socio-economic activities picking up. The Nigerian Army wants to reassure the general public that this will be interrogated with a view to forestalling future re-occurance.

4. Additionally, Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that it will continue to discharge its responsibilities professionally with respect for the fundamental human rights of all Nigerians and in compliance with the extant rules of engagement. The good people of Baga town and indeed the entire Borno State are enjoined to continue to provide credible information that will assist the security agencies to successfully combat terrorism as well as apprehend and flush out the perpetrators of the attack.

SAGIR MUSA

Colonel

Acting Director Army Public Relations

30 July 2020

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