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By John Ogunsemore
An ambush by gunmen at Giro Masa community in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State has reportedly left several soldiers and police personnel dead.
Two community members were also said to have been killed in the attack that took place on Tuesday night.
It was learnt that the gunmen had operated in the community until security personnel tracked them to a construction company yard.
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Following a tip-off from residents, soldiers were deployed to secure the area but were ambushed by the gunmen en route.
A resident who pleaded for anonymity for security reasons said, “The gunmen came into our village and were heading towards the construction company yard. We alerted security personnel, but they were ambushed.”
The assailants also reportedly set ablaze two military gun trucks during the attack.
There has been no official confirmation of the incident as of press time.
