Policeman dies, others injured as suspected Boko Haram terrorists attack Yobe Governor’s convoy

At least one police officer has been confirmed dead and others injured following an attack on the convoy of the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni by suspected Boko Haram insurgents along the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway on Saturday.

The Director-General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed confirmed the incident in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Damaturu on Sunday.

Commiserating with the Nigeria Police Force and the family of the deceased, Gov Buni described the death of Corporal Maina Mohammed attached to the ‘Operation Haba Maza’, security outfit as tragic, sad and unfortunate.

He prayed for the repose of the soul of the gallant policeman in Aljannatur Firdaus and also prayed for the quick recovery of those who sustained injuries

The late policeman was on the security escort of the governor to Maiduguri yesterday to attend the Convocation ceremony of the University of Maiduguri.

On its way back to Damaturu, the convoy ran into an ambush mounted by the suspected terrorists near Benishiek in Borno State.

Governor Buni directed the management of the Specialist Hospital Damaturu to provide full medical services to the injured security personnel.

He also directed the secretary to the state government to forward to his office a support measure for the family of the deceased policeman.