Attack on Zulum: Normalcy has returned to Baga – Army

The Nigerian Army says it has restored normalcy to Baga, after the convoy of the governor of the state Babagana Zulum, was attacked on Wednesday.

The incident occurred in Baga on Wednesday.

Army Spokesman, Sagir Musa, in a statement on Thursday, said earlier, Zulum visited Commander 19 Brigade at the Nigerian Army Super Camp where he was briefed on the security situation.

Musa noted that details of the incident were still “sketchy” but assured that investigations had commenced, while efforts to comb the area, “with a view to track down and deal decisively with the attackers”.

The official described the onslaught as “an isolated one”.

The Army claimed that normalcy had been restored in Baga, “with socio-economic activities picking up”.

The statement assured Nigerians that the incident would be investigated to forestall future reoccurrence.

Musa said the military will continue to discharge its responsibilities “professionally and respect fundamental human rights” and enjoined the people of Baga and Borno to provide credible information to security agencies.