The Governor of Borno State, Governor Shettima allegedly escaped an assassination attempt, as gunmen believed to be members of Boko Haram terrorist group attacked his convoy during a campaign in Borno North on Wednesday.
According to a report, Governor Shettima who escaped unhurt lost three security details, a soldier and two civilians were said to have been feared dead during the ambushed on the convoy of Governor Shettima.
The Governor’s convoy was attacked along Gajibo in Dikwa Local Government of Borno State, and because the convoy was a very long one, the Governor escaped, as they have driven past before the attack.
According to media report in the Government office, was able to give details as to how it all happened. He said:
“It’s very unfortunate that the Boko Haram boys took advantage of the long convoy and attack at the end of the convoy. By the time the incident happened, the Governor has already passed,” he explained.
“Only three people died-one soldier and two other civilians. We are just returning into Maiduguri now,” he said.
Another competent security source confirmed the casualty was three, adding many persons also sustained various degrees of injuries in the attack.
“Governor Kashim Shettima’s convoy was attacked on Wednesday and those that were killed are members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) that were far behind.
“The Governor and other top politicians escaped unhurt. But many other persons were injured,” the sources informed.
The Special Adviser, Media and Strategy, Malam Isa Gusau could not be reached for comment at the time of filing the report.