Police confirm attack on Borno APC Gov’ship Candidate’s Convoy
The Borno State Police command has confirmed an attack on the convoy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Borno State, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, along Gubio-Kareto-Damasak highway. Daily Trust had reported that Gubio’s entourage was ambushed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Thursday, while returning to Maiduguri after a thank-you visit to the […]
The Borno State Police have confirmed an attack on the convoy of APC governorship candidate Engr. Mustapha Gubio on Thursday. Gubio's entourage was ambushed while returning to Maiduguri after a visit to Damasak, the headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area. No casualties were reported in the incident, which occurred around 4:00 PM.
The attack involved insurgents who planted landmines along the Gubio-Kareto-Damasak highway; the police armoured vehicle leading the convoy accidentally detonated one of the explosives, triggering a blast. Despite the explosion, security forces swiftly engaged the attackers, preventing further damage or casualties. The Gubio-Kareto-Damasak route is notorious for its volatility, serving as a critical route for Boko Haram insurgents moving between various hotspots in Borno and Yobe states.
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