Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd), narrowly escaped death on Friday after his convoy came under a heavy gunfire attack in Borno State.

The attack was believed to be orchestrated by Boko Haram insurgents. This incident has raised concerns about the escalating insecurity in the region.

‎This attack was revealed by the lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume, on Politics Today Channels Television on Sunday Evening. 

‎Ndume said the retired army general and his accompanying soldiers were ambushed near a frontline military base but the details on casualties remain unclear. 

‎“We are in a dire security situation. Just two days ago, Buratai was attacked at the front operations base in Borno.

‎“His team responded gallantly, but the attackers reportedly targeted high-value equipment including Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAPVs), tanks, and machine guns.

‎In some cases, Ndume added, the insurgents not only destroy these assets but also cart away weaponry and equipment.

‎The situation in Borno is deteriorating rapidly.

‎“Insurgents now move freely, torching and stealing military equipment. It is becoming a full-blown crisis,” he added.

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