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The convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, was involved in a fresh attack on Sunday morning around Baga. The fresh attack which did not record any death, happened when the governor and his convoy were returning to Maiduguri. This latest attack is coming two days after the governor was involved in a similar attack on Friday which led to several casualties. The fresh attack on Sunday on Zulum’s convoy was gathered to have happened about 10.30am on two kilometers away from Baga. The Governor had gone to resettle over 521 households in Baga affected by the insurgency. A member of the convoy told newsmen, “There was no death recorded this time around except some minor injuries. “The windscreen of some vehicle were scattered; some vehicles had their tyres ...

The Convoy of Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum was attacked by terror sect Boko Haram on Friday leaving the death toll at 30. Sources in Maiduguri said the casualties from the attack on Zulum on a highway had doubled, following the recovery of more bodies. The victims of the attack included policemen and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force. However, The police and the governor have come out to said 11 people died in the attack. The police subsequently released the breakdown of victims to include eight policemen and three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force. Governor Zulum has since consoled the bereaved families and described the victims as priceless heroes. Chief spokesman to Governor Zulum, Isa Gusau, said in a statement yesterday that his principal ...

Tag: Governor Babagana Zulum

Nigeria: Boko Haram attacks Zulum’s Convoy, Soldier Injured

30 Dead as Boko Haram Attack Borno Governor’s Convoy