Terrorists Attack Kwara Military Camp, Kill Three Soldiers

Suspected terrorists have launched a fresh attack on a military camp in Kemanji community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing three soldiers.

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The assault reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday, sending panic across the area as heavy gunfire echoed through the community.

Sources who spoke with Vangaurd said the assailants stormed the camp without warning at about 3 am, catching some of the soldiers off guard.

A resident, who spoke on condition of an onymity, described the attack as sudden and violent.

“Few of the soldiers were asleep around 3 am today when the terrorists invaded their camp and killed three of them before others launched a reprisal attack,” the source said.

The attackers were said to have engaged troops in a fierce exchange of gunfire, resulting in casualties on the side of the military.

Although details of losses on the part of the attackers remain unclear, security operatives reportedly mounted a counter-offensive to repel the assailants.

The source noted that the location of the community may have contributed to the attack.

“Kemanji is a border community… so there are thick forests around the place,” he said, highlighting the security challenges in the area.

The latest incident has raised fresh concerns over the security situation in border communities in Kwara State, where dense forests are believed to provide cover for armed groups.