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Boko Haram Ambush Governor Shettima Of Borno, Kill 5 People In His Convoy

Boko Haram insurgents attacked the convoy of Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, and killed at least five people including a soldier.

According to reports, Governor Shettima’s convoy was traveling from Maiduguri to Gamboru-Ngala for a campaign rally ahead of the presidential election, when the insurgents attacked, dividing his convoy into two and raining gunshots on the one behind.

It is not yet clear how many people were injured or killed. But according to Premium Times, at least five persons including a soldier were reportedly killed in the attack.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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