Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd), narrowly escaped death on Friday when Boko Haram terrorists ambushed his convoy in Borno State, unleashing a barrage of gunfire during the surprise attack.
The assault is believed to be orchestrated by suspected Boko Haram terrorists, which has raised concerns about the escalating insecurity in the region.
This was disclosed by Senator Ali Ndume, the lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, 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 terrorists not only destroy these assets but also cart away weaponry and equipment.
“The situation in Borno is deteriorating rapidly. “Terrorists now move freely, torching and stealing military equipment. It is becoming a full-blown crisis,” he added.
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