Bandits storm military base in Katsina, many soldiers feared killed

By our reporter| A number of soldiers are feared killed in an attack on a military outpost in Marina, Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State on Thursday.

The attack which was carried out around 1pm, lead to casualties on both sides according to eyewitnesses.

However, it is not clear the casualties suffered on either side.

The soldiers, according to a national publication, were said to be returning from an operation in a nearby forests when they were ambushed.

“Unknown to the soldiers, the bandits had laid ambush in their outpost. The bandits opened fire immediately the soldiers returned to the posts, a resident of the area, who spoke under condition of anonymity said.

“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.”

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According to another resident, two of the bandits were killed during the gun duel.

The Military and the Police authorities are yet to confirm the attack.

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