Below is the official press release on the terrorist attack on three
Borno Emirs' convoy this morning, posted by Presidential Spokesperson,
Reuben Abati on his website this evening...
A
band of terrorists today attacked a convoy of the Emirs of Gwoza, Uba
and Askira who were travelling to Gombe for the funeral of the late Emir
of Gombe. Troops deployed in Garkida responded to the attack. The
Emirs of Uba and Askira were secured while the body of Emir of Gwoza who
died in the attack has been recovered. Troops are currently on
aggressive patrols along the entire route with a view to apprehending
the perpetrators and keeping the area safe.
Meanwhile, raids carried out by troops of the Special Task Force
operating in the north-central part of the country have led to the
arrest of 23 members of armed gangs terrorizing the region. The
suspects including a hard drugs supplier were apprehended during raids
on camps and criminal hideouts located in Bukuru, Jos South and Barkin
Ladi general areas. All the suspects are currently undergoing
preliminary investigation before they will be handed over to appropriate
prosecuting agency.
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