KADUNA — The security situation continues to deteriorate in Kaduna state as reports say terrorists have killed at least 15 soldiers after they attacked a military base in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State.
It was gathered that many soldiers were wounded in the attack.
The wounded soldiers were evacuated to Birnin Gwari General Hospital and 271 Nigerian Airforce Medical Center while those who paid the supreme price were evacuated to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna (44 NARHK) in Kaduna.
A Counter-Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst, Zagazola Makama, had reported that 11 soldiers were killed when militants in large numbers stormed the position at Polwire village on Monday evening and engaged the troops in a fierce gun battle.
But military sources told LEADERSHIP that 15 soldiers were killed while several others were missing after the attack.
“We lost 15 men while many soldiers were wounded in action after they overwhelmed the troops.
“They burnt down three Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) after they overwhelmed the troops and carted away several weapons from their own troops.” The source added.
It said the camp came under attack when the officer in charge, a Major, was away and the location is a known crossing point for the terrorists, adding that the figure may be higher.
The source said the terrorists came in large numbers on motorcycles and carrying heavy weapons including Rocket Propelled Grenade Bombs and engaged the troops in a battle that lasted for two hours before dislodging them.
