Bullet Pierces Windshield as Gunmen Ambush Governor’s Aide in Zamfara

Gunmen launched an attack on a convoy carrying the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Mouktar Lugga, on Thursday evening along the Funtua–Gusau highway.

The incident occurred around 6:16 p.m. near Kucheri village while the official was returning to Gusau after an engagement.

According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who cited intelligence sources, the attackers emerged from both sides of the road and opened fire on the convoy vehicle carrying Lugga, his driver, and two other occupants.

During the assault, a bullet penetrated the windshield, narrowly missing the driver. One of the attackers reportedly attempted a close-range shot, but the weapon failed to fire.

The driver managed to accelerate through the ambush despite sustained gunfire, helping all occupants escape without injury.

No casualties were recorded in the incident.

The convoy was led by Mouktar Lugga, who was returning from an official assignment at the time of the attack.