The Islamic State (ISIS) has
claimed responsibility for an attack on the convoy of the Borno State Governor,
Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday evening.
Shettima, who is contesting for a
senatorial seat in this year’s election, was heading for a rally when the
incident happened.
ISIS, in a statement on its Amaq
news agency, claimed that 42 people were killed in Tuesday’s attack on the
Governor’s motorcade.
Shettima’s Special Adviser on
Communications and Strategy, Malam Isa Gusau, had confirmed the attack in a
statement issued to reporters in Maiduguri on Thursday, but said only three
persons were killed.
According to him, the attack
happened on Maiduguri-Gamboru Road.
Gusau said: “Gov. Kashim Shettima
mourns with the deepest thought and heartfelt condolences, the demise of some
fellow citizens, brothers, associates and loyal supporters.
“This follows the unfortunate
ambush of some vehicles in his convoy by suspected insurgents on Tuesday
evening along the road to Gamboru, headquarters of Ngala Local Government Area.
“While the Governor is expecting
full security briefing to get accurate information on the incident, preliminary
report on Wednesday confirmed the killing of three persons during the attack.”
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