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Boko Haram launches another attack on Zulum’s convoy in broad daylight

Boko Haram terrorists on Sunday attacked Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum’s convoy again as he was returning from Baga to Maiduguri.

According to reports, Zulum had departed Baga around 10:30am, as suspected Boko Haram terrorists were said to have opened fire on his convoy.

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It was gathered that military operatives engaged the terrorists in shootout and successfully escorted Zulum out of Baga to Maiduguri.

TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the insurgents had less than 48 hours ago laid ambush and attacked state government officials and security operatives who were going to Baga to meet the governor.

Eighteen people including police officers, soldiers, Civilian JTF and others were killed in the ambush.

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The governor returned to Maiduguri after receiving 1000 returnees and staying two nights in Baga.