Six security operatives wounded in Yobe Gov's convoy as daring Boko Haram terrorists attack

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Daring Boko Haram terrorists wounded at least six security personnel of Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, who were returning official vehicles in the convoy of the governor, from Maiduguri in Borno State to Damaturu.

Governor Buni was in Maiduguri on Saturday, where he joined other dignitaries to attend the 24th combined Convocation Ceremony of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID).

The governor and members of his entourage, who were accompanied by Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, however, departed to Abuja by air through the Air Force Base in Maiduguri.

Intelligence sources revealed to Zagazola Makama, a Counter-Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region, that the security vehicles in the convoy of the governor came under attack from the terrorists between Jakana and Mainok highway.

The troops leading the convoy with MRAP, a gun truck and another vehicle conveying the Police and DSS personnel were said to have been attacked by the terrorists.

The troops were said to have responded with heavy fire, forcing the terrorists to retreat during the attack.

Unfortunately, however, two soldiers, including a driver and four policemen were said to be wounded, though the casualties of the terrorist casualties could not be confirmed.