Nigerian military forces successfully thwarted an ambush on the convoy of Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni, as it traversed the Maiduguri-Damaturu road on Saturday. The convoy, though devoid of the governor, was transporting the Secretary to the State Government and several other senior government officials, who were targeted by the terrorists.
In a commendable display of valor, the troops of 29 Task Force Brigade skillfully averted the attack and salvaged the two vehicles caught in the harrowing incident. Unfortunately, the ambush resulted in injuries to a military truck driver, four police escorts, and a State Security Service (SSS) operative. Regrettably, one of the injured police escorts succumbed to their wounds upon arrival at the Specialists Hospital Damaturu, while the others are currently in stable condition.
The Defence Media Operations, through its Director, Major-General Edward Buba, disclosed that the unrest has prompted a relentless pursuit of the assailants. A reinforcement of troops from the 29 Task Force Brigade, under the leadership of the Brigade Commander, has been deployed to conduct sweeping patrols in the area, in a bid to locate and neutralize the perpetrators of this cowardly act.
The convoy, en route from Maiduguri to Damaturu, fell prey to the ambush a mere 6 kilometers from Benesheikh town. Both a military MRAP and a civilian escort vehicle bore the brunt of the attack, with the latter sustaining damage to its tyres. However, the swift action of the military safely recovered these vehicles to the military camp at Benisheikh, signifying a significant triumph amidst the chaos.
As the nation grapples with the burgeoning threat of terrorism, operations are fervently ongoing to exterminate the terrorists responsible for this reprehensible assault, thus ensuring the safety and security of the region. The unwavering determination of the military to safeguard the citizenry has been unyielding, casting a glimmer of hope amidst the shadows of adversity.
The ambush, although narrowly averted, underscores the urgent need for enhanced vigilance and security measures to fortify the resilience of government officials and innocent civilians against insurgent threats. The Secretary to the State Government and the other government officials, though unscathed, serve as emblematic reminders of the imperative to remain steadfast in the face of danger, and the gallant efforts of the military are testament to the nation’s unwavering resolve to repel the forces of terror.
In the wake of this harrowing attack, it becomes increasingly pressing for all stakeholders to unite in fortifying the defenses against such pernicious threats. It is through collective resolve, concerted action, and unwavering determination that Nigeria shall prevail against the forces that seek to instill fear and chaos.
(NAN)
