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Death toll from Boko Haram attack on Gov Zulum’s convoy rises to 30

bayo wahab

September 26, 2020 3:12 PM

Friday’s incident was the second time Boko Haram terrorists would attack Governor Zulum’s convoy.

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum's convoy attacked again by Boko Haram terrorists. (Insight Media).

Following Boko Haram terrorists' attack on Governor Babagana Zulum’s convoy, the death toll has reportedly risen to 30.

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The Borno State Governor’s convoy was ambushed on Friday, September 25, 2020, while they were journeying to Baga, where Governor Zulum was expected to receive returning IDPs.

Pulse had earlier reported that many security officials and some civilians were killed in the attack.

However, sources who spoke to AFP said the number of fatalities has risen to 30 as 12 bodies of policemen, five soldiers, four members of a government-backed militia, and nine civilians have been found.

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“The tally has increased to 30 as many bodies were picked in the surrounding areas after the attack,”

Another source added that “many people were injured”.

Friday’s incident was the second time Boko Haram terrorists would attack Governor Zulum’s convoy.

In July, the governor’s convoy narrowly escaped a terror attack in Baga town.

bayo wahab Bayo Wahab is the News Editor at Pulse. He is a passionate journalist with core interest in special reports, development and investigative journalism.. Reach him via bayo.wahab@pulse.ng

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