Join Millions User To Make Money On TelegramA military station in Marina, Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State reportedly came under attack by insurgents on Thursday March 4.
Daily Trust reported that the attack was perpetrated by suspected bandits around 1pm on Thursday and the number of casaulties recorded is still not clear.
The soldiers were reported to be returning from an operation in a nearby forest when they were trapped in an ambushed. A resident of the area told the publication;
“Unknown to the soldiers, the bandits had laid ambush in their outpost. The bandits opened fire immediately the soldiers returned to the posts.
“It is unfortunate because the soldiers were just returning from another operation, where they made tremendous success, combing the forests for the bandits, only to be waylaid in their base.”
Another resident said two of the bandits were gunned down during the gun duel.
