Suspected terrorists attack Borno APC governorship candidate’s convoy
Suspected terrorists on Thursday attacked the convoy of the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Borno State, Mustapha Gubio, along the Kareto-Damasak Road in the northern part of the state. The incident occurred around 2:30pm as Gubio and his team travelled to Damasak as part of an appreciation tour of northern Borno, according to findings Read More:…
The convoy of Mustapha Gubio, the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Borno State, was attacked by suspected terrorists on Thursday. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, the incident occurred along the Gubio-Karote-Damasak highway in the northern part of the state, as Gubio and his team travelled to Mobbar, headquarters of Damasak Local Government Area, for a thank-you visit to APC members.
The attack, which happened around 2:30pm, involved heavy gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades. A combined team of security personnel, including soldiers, police officers, and personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, repelled the attack. The Daily Post Nigeria reported that some police armoured vehicles were damaged, but no casualties were recorded.
The Punch reported that the incident occurred along the Kareto-Damasak Road in the northern part of the state, as part of Gubio's appreciation tour of northern Borno. The police confirmed the incident, with the Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, stating that police tactical operatives counter-engaged the suspected terrorists.
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