Five soldiers, many villagers killed in Katsina fresh attack

Five soldiers, many villagers killed in Katsina fresh attack

Five soldiers and many other persons have been killed in an attack by about 200 gunmen suspected to be terrorists on a military camp in Katsina State.

It was gathered that the terrorists first struck on Sunday and came back to kill some civilians on Monday in the Yarmalamai village.

A report by Premium Times quoted a military internal memo as stating that the incident occurred at about 2pm on Sunday.

The memo said over 200 terrorists armed with sophisticated weapons and led by a terrorism kingpin, Ado Aleiru, attacked the military camp situated at the village of Yar Malamai.

A member of a vigilante group, Aliyu Tukur, was also killed in the attack.

 The memo stated, “Terrorist attack on military camp causing grievous hurt and death of military personnel.

“On receipt of the information, Supol Faskari proceeded to the scene with his team and engaged the bandits on a gun battle as reinforcement (of) Air Components were also called upon and responded promptly.

“The battle lasted for over two hours after intervention from the Air Force. Sadly, five soldiers and one vigilante by name Aliyu Tukur, 30 years (old), of the same address, lost their lives.

“Eleven soldiers sustained different degrees of gunshot injuries, all the injured were rushed to hospital by the military; all the corpses were also removed.

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“The attack led to the withdrawal of all the remaining military personnel from the village to a nearby camp 25 kilometres away situated at Ali Kere village due to heavy casualty recorded.

“The bandits also suffered heavy casualties but have succeeded in removing them away from the scene (sic). Residents of the area are currently migrating

“Investigation has commenced. Further development would be communicated for your information, please.”

A source said soldiers were escorting residents of Yarmalamai village, “who were unable to move without military escort due to security concerns.”

Five soldiers, many villagers killed in Katsina fresh attack