An unspecified number of soldiers are feared killed in an attack on a military outpost in Marina, Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The attack was carried out around 1 pm on Thursday, according to eyewitnesses.
It is not clear the casualties suffered on either side, but some soldiers were feared killed.
The soldiers were said to be returning from an operation in a nearby forest when they were ambushed.
A resident of the area, who spoke under condition of anonymity, said “Unknown to the soldiers, the bandits had laid an ambush in their outpost. The bandits opened fire immediately the soldiers returned to the posts.
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