An unspecified number of terrorists have allegedly been
killed by the military during an attempt to lay ambush for the security
operatives stationed in Sarkin Pawa, the headquarters of Munya Local Government
of Niger State
It was gathered that the gunmen in the wee hours of Monday
at 2:15am, attempted to attack the security men who then engaged them in a fire
exchange for over two hours.
It was learnt that the terrorists stormed the area in their
hundreds and met the soldiers on alert even at that late hour of the night.
Confirming the development, the Spokesperson, Coalition of Shiroro Associations (COSA), Salis M Sabo Esq said the terrorists came in hundreds trying to dislodge the military base, but the security personnel engaged them in a gun duel which lasted for about 2 hours until the military called for reinforcement and successfully neutralized them.
“Terrorists invaded the military camp in Sarkin Pawa, Munya
Local Government of Niger State and unfortunately for the terrorists, the
gallant soldiers were on alert even at that late hour of the night,” he stated.
According to him,” it took the military less than 30 minutes
to arrive Sarkin Pawa from Minna in response to the distress call for
reinforcement. 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”.
“By the report at our disposal, there are no casualties on
the side of the military”.
Sabo, however, disclosed that there is a strong indication
that some terrorists were gunned down, although the number is yet to be
ascertained.
The State Commissioner for Internal Security, Emmanuel Bagna
Umar also confirmed the attack, saying the military dealt with the gunmen.
“The military personnel were able to repel the terrorists
and there are no casualties on the side of both the military and the civilians.
But, I cannot ascertain the number of gunmen neutralized by the soldiers, “the
commissioner added.
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