Governor
Governor
Nigerian Army Probes Attack on Convoy of Gov
Zulum
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 Camp to visit other parts of Baga town. The
incident forced the Governor to abort his planned movement to
Baga.
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.
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.
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