Borno Govt Speaks On Reports Of Fresh Attack On Governor Zulum’s Convoy By Boko Haram.

Reports that there was another assault by Boko Haram on Governor Babagana Zulum and his security details have been debunked by the Borno State Government.

An online media report reported that terrorists ambushed the Governor's advance team at Ja'alta along Gajiram to Monguno Road on Saturday, killing seven soldiers and members of the Civilian JTF.

On Sunday, November 22, a statement released by Zulum's spokesman, Malam Isa Gusau, said the governor traveled to Baga, spent a day overseeing the distribution of food and other relief to thousands of people, and returned safely with no hitch whatsoever to Maiduguri.

“For the record, we write to quickly clarify that contrary to a “breaking news” by an online news medium, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum was neither attacked nor was any component of his convoy attacked by anyone,” the statement says.

“The governor was actually in Baga from Saturday to Sunday, during which he supervised the distribution of food and cash support to 5,000 residents and he assessed major reconstruction and resettlement efforts with no hitch whatsoever,”

“While we continually accord respect to all media organizations as supportive partners, we importantly clarify that we have no knowledge of the breaking news” in question. As members of the public can testify, it is the culture and principle of Professor Zulum to say things as they are, and in this case, it is what it is – no attack whatsoever

“Any media organization that wants further clarification may wish to contact the Nigerian military. Meanwhile, Governor Zulum appreciates all well wishers, and he gratefully commends armed forces and civilian volunteers for the relentless efforts to fully regain lasting peace in Borno State.” the statement added.