Terrorists engage troops in shootout in border town of Abuja
Gunmen are currently engaging Nigerian army troops in a shootout in Madalla, Niger State, Punch newspaper reports.
According to the report, the terrorists stormed the Zuma Rock checkpoint near Zuma's barracks and began firing sporadically.
The checkpoint is located along the Abuja-Kaduna highway which has witnessed attacks by gunmen.
Eyewitnesses said there was a severe traffic jam in the area as motorists were forced to abandon their vehicles and run for safety.
Army and police spokespersons were unavailable for comment as they did not respond to phone calls and text messages.
The latest attack on the military checkpoint comes days after terrorists launched a similar attack on presidential guards in Abuja.
PREMIUM TIMES reported how Guards Brigade troops, responsible for the security of the Nigerian President, were ambushed.
Two officers (a lieutenant and a captain) and six soldiers were killed in the attack while at least four others, including the commander who is believed to be a lieutenant colonel, were injured and taken to hospital.
While the military and the Nigerian government remained silent on the attack, the Kogi State government announced on Tuesday that the two officers killed belonged to the state.
On Thursday, the federal government finally confirmed the attack with National Security Advisor Babagana Monguno saying the soldiers were "ambushed and decimated" by the terrorists.
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Gunmen are currently engaging Nigerian army troops in a shootout in Madalla, Niger State, Punch newspaper reports.
According to the report, the terrorists stormed the Zuma Rock checkpoint near Zuma's barracks and began firing sporadically.
The checkpoint is located along the Abuja-Kaduna highway which has witnessed attacks by gunmen.
Eyewitnesses said there was a severe traffic jam in the area as motorists were forced to abandon their vehicles and run for safety.
Army and police spokespersons were unavailable for comment as they did not respond to phone calls and text messages.
The latest attack on the military checkpoint comes days after terrorists launched a similar attack on presidential guards in Abuja.
PREMIUM TIMES reported how Guards Brigade troops, responsible for the security of the Nigerian President, were ambushed.
Two officers (a lieutenant and a captain) and six soldiers were killed in the attack while at least four others, including the commander who is believed to be a lieutenant colonel, were injured and taken to hospital.
While the military and the Nigerian government remained silent on the attack, the Kogi State government announced on Tuesday that the two officers killed belonged to the state.
On Thursday, the federal government finally confirmed the attack with National Security Advisor Babagana Monguno saying the soldiers were "ambushed and decimated" by the terrorists.
Support the integrity and credibility journalism of PREMIUM TIMES Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government. For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider providing modest support to this noble endeavour. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you help sustain relevant journalism and keep it free and accessible to everyone.Donate
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