BREAKING: 5 Policemen, 3 Soldiers Killed While Escorting Construction Workers In Zamfara Ambush; Military Reinforces, Neutralises Several Terrorist
A military source confirmed this to press, revealing that the troops were escorting workers of a construction company, Setraco Nigeria Limited, when the terrorists ambushed them and started shooting, resulting in the death of eight security personnel. Five police officers and three soldiers were reportedly killed when the security operatives were ambushed by a group of terrorists on Thursday morning in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A military source confirmed this to the press, revealing that the troops were escorting workers of a construction company, Setraco Nigeria Limited, when the terrorists ambushed them and started shooting, resulting in the death of eight security personnel. The source added that a prompt response from the Army saved other security personnel attached to Setraco workers, adding that several terrorists were eventually killed in a gun battle. However, some terrorists escaped with weapons stolen from the deceased security personnel. ...