The Nigerian army says efforts are ongoing to comb the area where the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum came under Boko Haram attack
A Statement by the acting director, army public relations Colonel Sagir Musa says though details of the incident are sketchy and under investigation, the army will track down and deal decisively with the attackers
The convoy of the Executive Governor was attacked while visiting Baga Town. 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.
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.
The statement adds that it is an isolated and unfortunate incident that occurred in a territory where normalcy has since been restored with socio-economic activities picking up
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Furthermore it says The Nigerian Army is reassuring the general public that this will be interrogated with a view to forestalling future re-occurence.
The army informed the general public that it will continue to discharge its responsibilities professionally with respect to the fundamental human rights of all Nigerians and in compliance with the extant rules of engagement
The residents of Baga town and 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.
Editor : Ena Agbanoma
