Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - A Federal lawmaker, Jafaru Mohammad Ali Damisa escaped an ass@ssination attempt on Tuesday, Nov 4.
The lawmaker was journeying along the Lumma–Babanna road in
Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State when suspected terrorists ambushed
his convoy and opened fire.
Damisa, who represents the Borgu and Agwara Federal
Constituency, was en route to Babanna for an official engagement when the
attack occurred.
The attackers, described as “Lakurawa terrorists, locally
referred to as bandits,” struck in the afternoon and caught the security team
unprepared.
Security escorts swiftly returned fire, but one soldier was
k!lled in the ensuing gun battle.
Several others sustained serious injuries and were taken to
a nearby hospital for treatment.
According to witnesses, the attackers fired continuously,
damaging several vehicles in the convoy.
At least “11 vandalized vehicles,” were left riddled with
bullets before they were later removed from the scene.
Despite the exchange of gunfire, Damisa escaped unhurt.
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