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Suspected terrorists attack Niger-Abuja military checkpoint

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Military armour. Nigerian Army Photo: file

A military checkpoint located at Zuma rock, a border between Niger State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has been attacked by suspected terrorists on Thursday evening.

Information on the attack is still sketchy as of the time of filling this report.

However, it was gathered that the personnel of the Nigerian Army have embarked on a clearance operation after the attack.

The incident was said to have caused gridlock in the area.

    Our correspondent also gathered that the Mandala-Kaduna road has been cordoned off by the men of Nigerian Army.

    Efforts to get the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu were not successful.

    Details later…

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