The attack was staged along the Jakana-Mainok expressway in Borno State on Saturday, November 18, 2023.
According to reports, the security operatives were attacked while on their way back to Yobe State after escorting the Governor to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno, for the 24th Convocation ceremony of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID).
It was gathered that Buni opted to stay behind in Maiduguri ahead of a trip to Abuja for another official engagement.