The governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has said that the army and different safety companies obtained an intelligence report on the upcoming assault on the 15 Process Pressure Brigade in Benisheikh, Kaga Native Authorities Space, three days earlier than the incident.
Zulum made the disclosure throughout a go to to the individuals of Benisheikh following the assault that led to the killing of a Brigade Commander, Brigadier Normal O.O Braimoh and different army personnel.
The governor who described the lethal terrorist assault as stunning and deeply troubling, stated there’s a want for an pressing evaluation of army methods in combating terrorism within the area.
“This is among the most stunning assaults that I’ve witnessed in latest occasions. Credible intelligence in regards to the impending assault had been accessible for about three days, and there’s a must reassess our safety structure to deal with rising threats extra successfully,” Zulum famous.
The governor expressed concern that an assault of such magnitude nonetheless occurred regardless of the intelligence warning to the safety equipment.
He additionally queried the native authorities over the notice of the stated intelligence even because the chairman of the Native Authorities Space confirmed the receipt of such intelligence.
Zulum additionally lamented over the gaps in methods and communications which may have enabled such an assault to happen, no matter the warnings.