Terrorists attack military camp in broad daylight, kill five soldiers, injure 11 others in Katsina state
Group of terrorists led by notorious kingpin Ado Aleiru in broad daylight attacked a military camp in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State killing five soldiers as well as a 30-year-old member of a vigilante group, Aliyu Tukur.
Penpushing reports the number of the terrorists were put at over 200, while a military internal memo indicated that the terrorist caused grievous hurt and death of military personnel, adding that the incident occurred at about 2 p.m. on Sunday
The memo explained and equally confirmed that over 200 terrorists armed with sophisticated weapons and led by a terrorism kingpin, Ado Aleiru, attacked the military camp situated at the village of Yar Malamai.
‘Terrorist attack on military camp causing grievous hurt and death of military personnel. On receipt of the information, Supol Faskari, proceeded to the scene with his team and engaged the bandits on a gun battle as reinforcement (of) Air Components were also called upon and responded promptly.’, the memo stated
‘The battle lasted for over two hours after intervention from the Air Force; sadly five soldiers and one vigilante by name Aliyu Tukur, 30 years (old), of the same address, lost their lives. Eleven soldiers sustained different degrees of gunshot injuries, all the injured were rushed to hospital by the military, all the corpses were also removed’, it reads.
‘The attack led to the withdrawal of all the remaining military personnel from the village to a nearby camp 25 kilometres away situated at Ali Kere village due to heavy casualty recorded. The bandits also suffered heavy casualties but have succeeded in removing them away from the scene (sic). Residents of the area are currently migrating. Investigation has commenced further development would be communicated above for your information, please,” the internal memo emphasised.
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