By our reporter| Security operatives at a military camp in Sarkin Pawa, the headquarters of Munya Local Government Area of Niger State, on Monday, repelled an onslaught by terrorists suspected to be affiliated with the Boko Haram/ISWAP group.
The gunmen who sought to take the soldiers by surprise in the early hours of the day, however, met security operatives on alert.
The spokesperson for the Coalition of Shiroro Associations (COSA), Salis Sabo, who confirmed that attack, stated that the terrorists came in hundreds trying to dislodge the military base.
He further disclosed that the military officers engaged them in a gun duel which lasted for about 2 hours until reinforcement came, leading to a successful counter-offensive that saw several gunmen killed.
According to Sabo, it took the military backup less than 30 minutes to arrive at Sarkin Pawa from Minna in response to the distress call made by their comrades.
Sabo further stated that the passion with which the security operatives fought off their assailants was unprecedented, he added that this vigour has restored hope in the minds of many.
According to him, the association’s disposal, shows that there were no casualties recorded on the side of the military but there were strong indications that some terrorists were gunned down, although the number is yet to be ascertained.
The army and other security agencies in the theatre of operation are yet to make a statement regarding the attack.
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