Tuesday, June 11, 2024 -Two soldiers were shot when bandits attacked a military base in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.
It was gathered that the
incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, June 10, 2024, during a
gun duel between soldiers and the bandits.
One of the suspected bandits allegedly to
be their leader was killed during the gun battle.
It was gathered that the bandits were
crossing towards Mashegu and Wushishi local government areas of the state to
rustle targeted groups of cattle in the communities.
The Chairman of Rafi local
government council, Alhaji Ayuba Usman Katako confirmed the incident to
journalists in Minna, said the two soldiers shot are currently receiving
medical treatment.
“The two soldiers shot were responding to
treatment at IBB Specialist Hospital Minna while one of the bandits suspected
to be their leader was neutralized,” he said.
Ayuba Katako further revealed that the
joint task force which includes the military, police, and vigilantes were
trying their best to ensure peace and security of lives and properties in the
state and deserved to be commended.
He however decried the continuous
unexpected attacks on the security personnel just as he called for patience,
support, and prayers to overcome the menace of insecurity bedeviling the state
in particular and Nigeria at large.
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