Attack on APC Candidate's Convoy in Borno State

On Thursday afternoon, the convoy of Engineer Mustapha Gubio, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, was attacked by suspected Boko Haram terrorists while returning to Maiduguri from Damasak. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM near Kareto community, where the attackers ambushed the convoy using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs).

The attack was confirmed by the Borno State Police Command through Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Kenneth Daso, who stated that a combined team of security personnel, including the police, military, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Department of State Services (DSS), Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and local vigilantes, swiftly repelled the attack. No casualties were reported among security forces or civilians, although a police armoured vehicle was damaged.

This incident underscores ongoing security challenges in northern Borno State, particularly along the Gubio-Kareto-Damasak route, which has a history of insurgent attacks.