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BREAKING: 5 Security Officials Killed As B/Haram Attacks Borno State Govt Convoy Again

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Five security officials have been reportedly killed as Boko Haram attacked Borno Governor’s Convoy for the second time in two months.

A convoy conveying officials of the Borno State Government has been attacked near Monguno town.

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The officials were ambushed by Boko Haram terrorists on Friday while they were journeying to Baga, where Governor Babagana Zulum is expected to receive returning IDPs.

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It is still uncertain what the real casualty figure is, but sources say at least five security men might have been killed in the ambush.

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It was, however, gathered that the casualties include both police, military personnel, and an unspecified number of civilians.

 

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An Armoured Personnel Carrier belonging to the police as well as state government vehicles were reportedly hijacked in the attack.

 

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Governor Zulum had flown in an Airforce chopper to Baga earlier today, where he performed the Friday prayers with troops.

 

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The governor is expected to receive about three thousand civilians who will be transported from IDP camps both in Maiduguri and Monguno on Saturday.

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