Suspected Boko Haram terrorists, on Thursday, attacked the convoy of Mustapha Gubio, Borno State All Progressive Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, along the 187-Maiduguri-Gubio-Damasak Road.

It was learnt that Gubio’s convoy came under heavy attack at Kareto deserted village at about 2:30 p.m, but the attackers were swiftly repelled by a combined team of security forces, including soldiers, police, NSCDC, DSS, CTJF and the vigilante groups

According to a source, the incident occurred during a thank-you campaign tour by Gubio and his team to the northern part of the state, comprising six local councils.

“It was a terrifying moment for us; we came under heavy attacks by terrorists yesterday,” said the insider.

“The terrorists fired several RPGs on our convoy, followed by sporadic shooting. Luckily, our security agencies gallantly repelled the attacks. Police armoured vehicles were damaged, but there was no casualty,” he said.

While confirming the attack, Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, said the police and security foiled an attack on the convoy of a governorship candidate in Borno State.

“Police tactical operatives successfully counter-engaged suspected terrorists who attacked a convoy along the Kareto–Damasak Road with an IED and rocket-propelled grenades.

“The tactical team forced the terrorists to retreat into the surrounding bush and subsequently scanned and cleared the immediate axis to neutralise secondary explosive threats.

“The convoy, conveying a gubernatorial aspirant, government officials and political stakeholders, was safely evacuated to a secure location with no casualties recorded among members of the entourage,” he explained.