From Yakubu Mustapha, Minna
Armed terrorists have invaded a military camp in Sarkin Pawa, the headquarters of Munya Local Government of Niger State.
The Spokesperson, Coalition of Shiroro Associations (COSA), Salis M. Sabo said, the terrorists came in the early hours of yesterday in their numbers trying to dislodge the military base.
According to report, the military engaged them in a gun duel which lasted for about 2 hours until the military called for reinforcement and successfully neutralized them.
“It took the military less than 30 minutes to arrive Sarkin Pawa from Minna in response to the distress call for reinforcement, fortunately the gallant soldiers were on alert even at that late hours of the night and repelled the attack.”
Sabo stated that “the energy and passion our security men are exerting recently, in the fight against terrorists in our locality, is unprecedented and has restored hope in the mind of the people”.
It was gathered that there was no casualty recorded in the side of the military but there is strong indication that some terrorists were gunned down, although the number is yet to be ascertained.
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