Suspected terrorists have attacked a military camp in Kemanji community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, leaving three soldiers dead, according to security sources.
The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday around 3 a.m., causing panic in the area as heavy gunfire was heard across the community.
A resident who spoke anonymously told Vanguard that the attackers stormed the camp unexpectedly, catching some soldiers off guard.
“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 gunfight, leading to casualties on the military side, while the exact losses among the assailants remain unknown.
Security operatives reportedly launched a counter-offensive in an attempt to repel the attackers.
The source also noted that the location of Kemanji, a border community surrounded by thick forests, may have contributed to the vulnerability of the area.
“Kemanji is a border community… so there are thick forests around the place,” the source added.
The attack has raised renewed concerns over security in border communities in Kwara State, where difficult terrain is often believed to provide cover for armed groups
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