The incident was revealed by Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday, June 8.
“We are in a dire security situation. Just two days ago, Buratai was attacked at the front operations base in Borno,” Ndume disclosed.
He said the retired general and the troops with him came under intense gunfire near a frontline military base. Although casualty details remain unclear, the senator noted that a firefight broke out between the attackers and Buratai’s escort team.
“His team responded gallantly, but the insurgents managed to destroy several military assets,” he added.
