Troops Repel Attack by Armed Bandits on a Military Camp in Katsina
Troops have repelled an attack by armed bandits on a military camp in Katsina state.
The heavily armed bandits attacked the camp on Sunday at Nahuta, in Batsari local government area.
The troops in the camp, fought the bandits who were in large numbers, preventing them from over-running the camp.
The bandits destroyed vehicles and other valuables in the camp, before heading to the houses in the town.
They broke into houses and carted away domestic animals, cash, and other properties.
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Sources within the camp confirmed the attack occurred around 11:30 pm. The heavily-armed bandits, wielding AK-47s among other weapons reportedly set ablaze vehicles and other valuables.
Despite being outnumbered, the courageous soldiers managed to repel the assault as no life was lost.
Taking advantage of the chaos, the bandits unleashed further mayhem upon Nahuta town.
They ransacked shops, broke into houses, and looted properties and livestock worth millions of naira, leaving residents traumatized and dispossessed.
As of this report, security agencies have yet to officially comment on the latest bandit attack in the state which continues to grapple with the persistent menace of banditry and kidnapping.
