Kaduna: Bandits Kill 17 Soldiers, Three Others

An attack at a military base in Polwire, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has claimed the lives of 17 soldiers.

According to the information we gathered, 40 fatally wounded soldiers were brought in to the 44 Army Reference Hospital from where 17 of them were confirmed dead.

A source revealed that terrorists in large number on motorcycles stormed and engaged the soldiers at the military base at Polwire village, more than 20 other soldiers were injured.

The AK-47 rifle-wielding bandits, engaged the soldiers and battled them for more than two hours before the terrorists eventually subdued them (soldiers).

The terrorists, it was learnt, razed an Armoured Personnel Carrier after they had overwhelmed the troops.

The bandits were said to have made away with weapons belonging to the soldiers.

According to reports gathered, the attack took place on Sunday around 3pm.