Troops repel terrorist attack in Sokoto

Troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army person repelled an onslaught by suspected terrorists successful Garin Hillo Village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The incidental was revealed successful a station shared connected X connected Sunday by information analyst, Zagazola Makama.

According to the post, the onslaught happened successful the aboriginal hours of April 17 erstwhile troops stationed astatine a Forward Operating Base (FOB) successful Gatawa received reports of violent activities successful the area.

“The troops rapidly moved to the location, wherever they encountered the attackers and engaged them successful a weapon battle. The terrorists were yet forced to retreat nether unit from the military,” Makama wrote.

Further details indicated that astir 30 equipped assailants had entered the colony connected foot, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.

As a effect of the attack, six civilians were injured. The victims were aboriginal evacuated to the General Hospital successful Sabon Birni, wherever they are presently receiving treatment.

Makama revealed that troops person since maintained a beardown beingness successful the area...