On Tuesday afternoon, armed bandits, locally known as Lakurawa terrorists, attacked the convoy of Jafaru Mohammad Ali Damisa, the Member representing Borgu and Agwara Federal Constituency in the Niger State House of Representatives, leaving one soldier dead and several others injured
The attack occurred along the Lumma–Babanna road in Borgu Local Government Area while Damisa was en route to Babanna town for an official engagement, catching his security team and aides off guard.
Reports indicate the assailants, heavily armed and lying in wait, opened fire between 1pm and 2pm, sparking panic among members of the convoy, including security escorts and political supporters.
Sources told SaharaReporters that one soldier was killed instantly, while about eight others sustained varying injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital, New Bussa, for treatment. Four of Damisa’s supporters were also hit by stray bullets, but none sustained life-threatening injuries.
The attackers reportedly vandalised around 11 vehicles, riddling them with bullets and causing significant damage. All damaged vehicles have since been removed from the scene.
Despite the assault, Damisa escaped unharmed thanks to the prompt response of his security team and reinforcements from troops at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna. A gun duel ensued, forcing the bandits to flee into the forest.
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