By Augustine Osayande PhD
The Nigeria Army on Thursday confirmed attack on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Gana Zulum by Boko Haram Terrorists while visiting Baga Town on the 29th of July 2020.
According to the Acting Director Army Public Relations Col. Sagir Musa, the 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.
Musa said the unfortunate incident occurred shortly after the Governor and his entourage departed the Super Camp to visit other parts of Baga town.
He said the incident forced the Governor to abort his planned movement to Baga.
The Army spokesman further stated that the details of the unfortunate incident is sketchy and under investigation, but efforts are ongoing to comb the area where the incident occurred with a view to track down and deal decisively with the attackers.
He said an investigation is also in progress to identify the circumstances that led to the attack.
Musa said it is an isolated and most unfortunate incident that occurred in a territory where normalcy has since been restored with socio-economic activities picking up.
He said the Nigerian Army reassure the general public that this will be interrogated with a view to forestalling future re-occurance.
He added that the Nigerian Army 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 Army spokesman enjoined the good people of Baga town and the entire Borno State 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.
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