Two policemen killed and others injured as suspected Boko Haram fighters attack Yobe governor’s convoy

Two policeman was reportedly killed with at least six security personnel allegedly wounded when Boko Haram terrorists attacked the convoy of Yobe State Governor, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni.

The attack took place on Saturday after the governor attended the 24th convocation of the University of Maiduguri, Borno State.

According to an eyewitness, who was on the entourage but spoke on the condition of anonymity, the attackers opened fire on the convoy from both sides of the highway, targeting the pilot.

“We narrowly escaped death today. The convoy was attacked between Beneshiekh and Mainok, a distance of less than sixty kilometres to Damaturu after attending the 24th convocation of the University of Maiduguri.

“The insurgents opened fire on the convoy from both sides of the road, killing one policeman instantly while the other died later due to too much bleeding following bullet wounds. As a matter of fact, we left Maiduguri late, around 6.00 pm,” he said.

Further investigation from sources revealed that “troops leading the convoy with MRAP, a gun truck, and another vehicle conveying the police and DSS were targeted.

“Consequently, the troops responded with heavy fire, forcing the terrorists to retreat. Unfortunately, one police officer paid the supreme price, even as two soldiers including a driver and four policemen were wounded.

“Terrorist casualties were unconfirmed as at press time.

“The security operatives returned safely to Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, while the wounded personnel and the driver were evacuated to an undisclosed hospital for treatment.” sources said.

Governor Buni was absent in the convoy when the incident happened on their way back to Damaturu the state capital. He was said to have travelled to Abuja for an official function.

This is the first time the convoy of the Yobe State governor has been attacked since the commencement of the Boko Haram insurgency 12 years ago.

Meanwhile, the Director General of Media and Press Affairs to Governor Buni, Mohammed Mamman, in an interview confirmed the incident but insisted that only three security personnel were wounded, even as he said, the convoy successfully reached their destination, as the wounded ones are responding to treatment.

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