Boko Haram: No fresh attack on Zulum, security in Borno – Spokesman

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has denied media report
claiming that his convoy was attacked again by suspected Boko Haram
insurgents.

‘There was neither an attack on the governor directly nor on any
component of his convoy.” a statement by Zulum’s media aide, Malam
Isa Gusau read.

According to Gusau, Zulum traveled to Baga, spent a day
supervising the distribution of food and other relief to thousands
of residents and returned to Maiduguri safely with no hitch
whatsoever.

“For the record, we write to quickly clarify that contrary to a
“breaking news,” by an online news medium, Governor Zulum was
neither attacked nor was any component of his convoy attacked by
anyone.

“The governor was actually in Baga from Saturday to Sunday,
during which he supervised the distribution of food and cash
support to 5,000 residents and he assessed major reconstruction and
resettlement efforts with no hitch whatsoever.

“While we continually accord respect to all media organizations
as supportive partners, we importantly clarify that we have no
knowledge of the breaking news” in question.

“As members of the public can testify, it is the culture and
principle of Professor Zulum to say things as they are, and in this
case, it is what it is- no attack whatsoever. Any media
organization that wants further clarification may wish to contact
the Nigerian military.

“Meanwhile, Governor Zulum appreciates all well wishers, and he
gratefully commends armed forces and civilian volunteers for the
relentless efforts to fully regain lasting peace in Borno State,”
the statement said.”

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has denied media report
claiming that his convoy was attacked again by suspected Boko Haram
insurgents.

‘There was neither an attack on the governor directly nor on any
component of his convoy.” a statement by Zulum’s media aide, Malam
Isa Gusau read.

According to Gusau, Zulum traveled to Baga, spent a day
supervising the distribution of food and other relief to thousands
of residents and returned to Maiduguri safely with no hitch
whatsoever.

“For the record, we write to quickly clarify that contrary to a
“breaking news,” by an online news medium, Governor Zulum was
neither attacked nor was any component of his convoy attacked by
anyone.

“The governor was actually in Baga from Saturday to Sunday,
during which he supervised the distribution of food and cash
support to 5,000 residents and he assessed major reconstruction and
resettlement efforts with no hitch whatsoever.

“While we continually accord respect to all media organizations
as supportive partners, we importantly clarify that we have no
knowledge of the breaking news” in question.

“As members of the public can testify, it is the culture and
principle of Professor Zulum to say things as they are, and in this
case, it is what it is- no attack whatsoever. Any media
organization that wants further clarification may wish to contact
the Nigerian military.

“Meanwhile, Governor Zulum appreciates all well wishers, and he
gratefully commends armed forces and civilian volunteers for the
relentless efforts to fully regain lasting peace in Borno State,”
the statement said.”