The troops attached to the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum repelled an attempted attack by Boko Haram insurgents along the Buni Gari-Buni Yadi road on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, an unconfirmed number of terrorists were k!lled during the fight that ensued between the troops and the terrorists. 

Seven abducted travellers were also rescued during the gunfight.

The publication, citing intelligence sources, reported that the convoy included troops from Operation Hadin Kai, the Police Crack Team, and top government officials.

They were said to be returning from Biu LGA of Borno when the terrorists attempted to abduct travelers from a Volkswagen car.

Upon sighting the terrorists, the troops immediately engaged them in a gun battle, forcing the insurgents to abandon the kidnapped victims.

Governor Zulum was not in the convoy at the time of the attack. According to Makama, the governor had travelled by helicopter earlier.

The travellers were successfully rescued unharmed, and all personnel in the convoy emerged unscathed.

After repelling the attack, the troops recovered weapons and motorcycles.