After being ambushed by bandits near Dolen–Kaura village in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, three soldiers were killed and one was injured.Infomation Guide Nigeria
An area native who requested anonymity told The PUNCH that the tragedy occurred on Wednesday night when bandits ambushed the van carrying the military officers who were on duty.
The military forces were sent to Kada-mutsa hamlet in the state’s Zurmi Local Government Area after receiving intelligence about the bandits’ plans to assault, said the source.
Sadly, the bandits also learned that the soldiers would be attacking them.Jamb Result
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“The bandits laid an ambush and attacked the vehicle conveying the military personnel, killing three of them and wounded one,” said the source.
The source gave the name of the team leader who was killed as ‘Major Emos”, describing him as a gallant military officer.
“He was a gallant military officer who dedicated his life to defend the lives of the people of the Kaura-namoda local government area.
“The deceased was always available on distress call whenever there was bandits’ attack within the area”.
“His death is a great loss not only to the people of Kaura-namoda local government but the entire state,” the source added.
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