The attack occurred near a frontline operations base, resulting in a heavy exchange of gunfire between the attackers and the troops escorting Buratai.
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), narrowly escaped death after his convoy was ambushed by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, Senator Ali Ndume revealed on Sunday.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the lawmaker said the attack occurred near a frontline operations base, resulting in a heavy exchange of gunfire 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,” Ndume said. “His team responded gallantly, but the insurgents managed to destroy several military assets.”
The attackers reportedly targeted MRAP vehicles, tanks, and machine guns, sometimes seizing equipment during raids.
Ndume warned the situation in Borno was “deteriorating rapidly,” with insurgents moving freely and attacking military targets. He added, “All six geopolitical zones are experiencing security challenges… the South-West appears to be the only relatively safe region.”