Four soldiers and a member of the local vigilance team in Kemanji community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, were killed on Monday morning when suspected terrorists launched a deadly attack on the border community.
Kemanji is the headquarters of Kemanji Ward in Kaiama LGA of Kwara State.
The incident, which was confirmed by members of the community, occurred in the early hours of Monday when gunmen attacked security operatives, leading to heavy gunfire.
A resident of the community described the incident as sudden and violent, saying, “Bandits invaded Kemanji this morning around 3:00 a.m.
Our security agents, the army and local vigilantes, engaged them in an intense gun battle that lasted till 5:00 a.m.
They killed a few of our soldiers. We still can’t say how extremely disastrous the attack was until daybreak. Till then, pray for the departed soldiers.
”Another member of the community, who also confirmed the attack, said, “There was heavy gunfire this morning in Kemanji. Four gallant soldiers were killed, and one vigilante was hit by a bullet.
”The assailants, suspected to be armed terrorists, reportedly stormed the community without warning, engaging security operatives in a fierce gun battle that left casualties among the military and local defenders.
Residents were said to have fled their homes during the attack, seeking safety in nearby bushes and neighbouring communities as the sound of gunfire intensified.
As of the time of filing this report, it remains unclear whether any residents were abducted during the attack, as authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
Efforts to get official confirmation from the Kwara State Police Command and military authorities have yet to yield results.
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