A senior Army commander was tragically killed in an ambush on Thursday evening in Katsina State
The incident occurred in Malali village, Kankara local government area of the State, where the victim, who was a Major in the Nigerian Army, was responding to a distress call.
According to reliable sources, the Senior Army officer was en route to support local forces repelling an attack when his vehicle was intercepted by bandits.
“The area along Zangon Pawwa road, where Malali is located, is heavily plagued by bandit activity,” a source explained. “Security forces typically request reinforcements from the nearby Maraban Dan’Ali camp, and the Major was quick to respond.”
Tragically, the commander was travelling in a Hilux vehicle rather than an Armoured Personnel Carrier, which may not have been available at the time. “His assailants ambushed him and fatally shot him in the head,” the source added.
During the recovery of his body, a fierce exchange of gunfire occurred between military personnel and the bandits, resulting in additional casualties, including an officer who was also shot.
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Too bad
May we not he unfortunate
God will rest his soul