Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, yesterday survived an ambush by suspected Boko Haram gunmen, sources and his spokesperson said.
The governor was on a trip to Monguno and Baga towns to distribute food to Internally Displaced Persons.
A source said the governor’s convoy came under attack while he was returning from Baga, a deserted fishing community in Kaka local government area.
Multiple sources, who spoke and confirmed the development to newsmen said the governor was unhurt as soldiers and police officers guarding him repelled the assault on the convoy.
The governor’s spokesperson, Isa Gusau, confirmed the development.
