Terrorists have ambushed officers of the Nigerian Army with an Improvised Explosive Device, (IED) in Katsina State, killing atleast two personnel.
Reports says that the soldiers were said to be on a special operation at Kaiga community when one of their vehicles stepped over the planted IED.
According to SaharaReporters, Many soldiers were said to have sustained various degrees of injuries while a patrol vehicle conveying the troops was burnt,
The deceased were identified as Salami Dare (12NA/68/5958) and Hayatudeen Armayau (18NA/77/0055).
Confirming the incident, A military signal obtained by SaharaReporters on Wednesday reads, “At about 250820A Apr 22. own ptl team from Cbt 1 in Danmusa LGA of katsina state move from Mara- Kaiga were ambushed by bandits aided with IED at Kaiga (12°18’16” N 7° 13′ 48″ E) within Danmusa LGA. Own cas KIA 2, 12NA/68/5958 LCp Salami Dare and 18NA/77/0055 pte Hayatudeen Armayau. Eqpt cas. 1X AK 47 Rifle and 1 HK21.
“The KIA and the WIA were evacuated to BMC Katsina. The EOD was drafted to the area to scan, however no other IED was found.”
