Gunmen attack convoy of Zamfara governor’s chief of staff

Gunmen on Thursday evening attacked the convoy of Mouktar Lugga, chief of staff to the Zamfara State governor, along the Funtua–Gusau highway.

The incident reportedly occurred around 6:16 pm near Kucheri village as Lugga was returning to Gusau after an official engagement.

According to a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the attackers emerged from both sides of the road and opened fire on the vehicle carrying Lugga, his driver, and two others.

A bullet was said to have pierced the vehicle’s windshield, narrowly missing the driver, while another assailant attempted to shoot at close range, but the weapon failed to discharge.

Despite the ambush, the driver managed to navigate the vehicle out of danger, and all occupants escaped unhurt.

The attack adds to ongoing security concerns along the Funtua–Gusau highway and in parts of Zamfara State.