A former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai escaped an attack from some members of the Boko Haram terrorist group, a lawmaker Ali Ndume has disclosed.

Ndume said the convoy of the ex-COAS was attacked by the terrorists in Borno State on Friday.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Ndume said the attack on Buratai’s convoy raises concern about the boldness of the insurgents and the escalating insecurity in the Northeast.

While details of the attack and casualties remain unclear, the lawmaker said the ex-COAS’ convoy was attacked near a major military base in the state.

He said the insurgents had ambushed Buratai’s convoy leading to gunfire between the troops escorting him and the group members.

“We are in a dire security situation. Just two days ago, Buratai was attacked at the front operations base in Borno. His team responded gallantly, but the insurgents managed to destroy several military assets,” Ndume stated.

He also stated that the insurgents were said to be targeting aMine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAPVs), tanks, and machine guns belonging to the military.

“The situation in Borno is deteriorating rapidly. Insurgents now move freely, torching and stealing military equipment. It is becoming a full-blown crisis,” he said.

Ndume further called for stronger approaches against the terrorists in the region to actualise the desired peace and stability.