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Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd), narrowly escaped death on Friday after his convoy came under a heavy gunfire attack in Borno State.

The assault, believed to be orchestrated by suspected Boko Haram insurgents, has further raised concerns about the escalating insecurity in the region.

The revelation was made by the lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday evening.

According to Ndume, the retired army general and his accompanying soldiers were ambushed near a frontline military base.

While details on casualties remain unclear, the lawmaker disclosed that a fierce exchange of gunfire ensued between the attackers and the troops escorting Buratai.

“We are in a dire security situation. Just two days ago, Buratai was attacked at the front operations base in Borno.

“His team responded gallantly, but the insurgents managed to destroy several military assets,” he said.

The attackers reportedly targeted high-value equipment including Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAPVs), tanks, and machine guns.

In some cases, Ndume added, the insurgents not only destroy these assets but also cart away weaponry and equipment.

“The situation in Borno is deteriorating rapidly.

“Insurgents now move freely, torching and stealing military equipment. It is becoming a full-blown crisis,” he added.

Ndume also used the opportunity to paint a bleak picture of Nigeria’s broader security landscape, noting that violent conflict, banditry, and sabotage have extended across the nation.

“All six geopolitical zones are experiencing security challenges to varying degrees.

“Even in the South-South, we are grappling with economic sabotage like oil theft. At this point, the South-West appears to be the only relatively safe region,” he said.

The attack on Buratai comes amid renewed calls for a more aggressive overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture, particularly in the troubled North-East where Boko Haram and ISWAP factions continue to operate with deadly impunity.

Buratai served as Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff from 2015 to 2021 and was a central figure in the country’s counterinsurgency campaign.

Since his retirement, he has remained an influential figure in security circles.

https://punchng.com/boko-haram-attacked-ex-army-chief-buratais-convoy-in-borno-ndume/

Very what?
Very good!

Make dem continue . Las las, even Tinubu and Shetima go collect

The chickens have come home to roost.


Buratai was a former Army Chief, he had the chance to take the fight to these insurgents and end it once and for all, but he didn’t. Now, the same threat he failed to crush is knocking at his own door.

Nawa ooo, Boko never die finish, but I for hapi small.

Nothing to read here just his boys paying him a surprise visit along the way. The evil that benefits you today may turn to your greatest harm tomorrow. People are very quick to forget that.

just narrow escaped God why .

"...According to Ndume, the retired army general and his accompanying soldiers were ambushed near a frontline military base...."


This should actually worry every Nigerian especially the security operatives

Very good
When he was COAS, Innocent Igbo youths were his target.

No sleep for the wicked 👏 👏

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd), narrowly escaped death on Friday after his convoy came under a heavy gunfire attack in Borno State.

The assault, believed to be orchestrated by suspected Boko Haram insurgents, has further raised concerns about the escalating insecurity in the region.

Video or na stunt

When given opportunity to serve this country and make it better , they will think they are alpha and omega. Why hand nor meet am self?

E go go round very soon

Tinubuadvocate:
just narrow escaped God why .

U no well

And he survived? Boko Haram is not serious, they need to go back to training, next news

Qw

Islamic terrorists

Werey dey fear to dance python dance. The monsters u created will swallow y'all.

franchasofficia:
And he survived? Boko Haram is not serious, next news

Nice one.

Super fake news. I was there live and this is not what happened.

We received signals from a nearby patrol and responded swiftly. On no occasion did BHT even come close to the convoy.

What special about him how many people he kpai when he was in office, I hope boko terrorist suicide tinubu should remove his security guard..

we are getting there ... next !

KillahPriest:
"...According to Ndume, the retired army general and his accompanying soldiers were ambushed near a frontline military base...."


This should actually worry every Nigerian especially the security operatives

Terrible! "Accompanying soldiers and near a military base", still got attacked 🙆

Repentant bk on the loose

Good lesson.. when you have the time to finish them all,, you are there packing money.. it’s pay back time..

The butcher of Southern Kaduna should call his boys to order.

Since Tinubu govt no favour Ndume he has been crying too much...
F oolish man

PlasmaTV:
Very what?
Very good!

Deh play.. all this games they’re playing .. the dead soldiers are just quolateral damage…. Their sacrifices to make news and headline .. This is Nigeria.. slaves don’t attack their masters. It’s well planned/orchestrated and played …

I see they got what they needed from
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