Crime
5 soldiers killed and 11 others injured as terrorists attack military camp in Katsina
Five soldiers of the Nigerian Army were killed and 11 others injured as terrorists attacked a military camp in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Premium Times quoted a military internal memo that stated that the incident occurred at about 2 pm on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
The memo said 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.
A member of a vigilante group, Aliyu Tukur, was also killed in the attack.
The memo stated: “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 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.
“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.”
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