CRIME

Terrorists Open Fire On Gov Zulum’s Convoy, Kill 3 Soldiers, 8 Policemen ― AFP

Published

1 week ago

September 26, 2020

ABN TV EDITOR

Terrorists Open Fire On Gov Zulum’s Convoy, Kill 3 Soldiers, 8 Policemen ― AFP

Jihadist fighters linked to the Islamic State group on Friday killed several security personnel in an ambush on the convoy of the Borno State governor, the Agence France Presse (AFP) reported Friday night quoting sources.

Sources told AFP that eight policemen, three soldiers, and four members of a government-backed militia were killed in the attack on vehicles carrying Borno state governor, Babagana Umara Zulum near the town of Baga on the shores of Lake Chad.

The insurgents opened fire with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades as the convoy was passing through a village close to the headquarters of the Multinational Joint Task Force, a military coalition of troops from Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon.

“The governor escaped unhurt but 15 security men on the convoy were killed in a fierce battle with the terrorists”, one source said.

Zulum was on an assessment tour of Baga in preparation for the return of thousands of residents displaced from the town by the jihadists in 2014, the sources said.

The governor flew on a helicopter into the garrison town of Monguno, 60 kilometres (40 miles) away, and headed to Baga in a convoy under tight security, one of the sources said.

All three sources were talking on condition of anonyonimity.

The IS-affiliated Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) group maintains most of its camps on islands in Lake Chad and the region is known as a bastion for the jihadists.

The militant group has recently intensified attacks on military and civilian targets in the region.

In July Zulum’s convoy came under gun attack from ISWAP outside Baga, forcing him to cancel his trip to the town.

DISCLAIMER

For publication of your news content, articles, videos or any other news worthy materials, please send to

For Advert and other info, you can call or send a WhatsApp Message to

Post Views: 84

Related Topics:8 PolicemenAFPBabagana Umara ZulumBorno StateKill 3 SoldiersTerrorists Open Fire On Gov Zulum’s Convoy

Up Next

UPDATE: Death Toll In Gov. Zulum’s Convoy Attack Rises To 30 ― Report

Don't Miss

26-Year-Old Man Rapes A 10-Year-Old Girl In Anambra (Photos)

ABN TV EDITOR

3 Comments

Pingback: COVID-19 Is A Sign That God Is Not Happy With Us - Aisha Buhari | ABN TV
Pingback: COVID-19 Is A Sign That God Is Not Happy With Us – Aisha Buhari – PDUNAMIS
Pingback: UPDATE: Death Toll In Gov. Zulum’s Convoy Attack Rises To 30 ― Report – PDUNAMIS

Local News15 hours ago

#ENDSARS Trends After SARS Officers Killed A Young Man, Fled With His Lexus Jeep (Video)

POLITICS15 hours ago

Atiku Can Still Contest 2023 Presidential Election – Secondus
ENTERTAINMENT13 hours ago

JOKE? Lady Who Claimed To Be Pregnant For LAYCON Asks For Forgiveness (Video)

BREAKING NEWS10 hours ago

IGP Adamu Bans FSARS From Patrols, Stop And Search Duties
GOSSIP15 hours ago

“I Caught My Wife In Bed With A Married Man” – Femi Fani-Kayode
METRO15 hours ago

Restructure Nigeria Or Risk Break-up – Adeboye Warns Buhari