Terrorists attack Nigeria’s Presidential Guards Brigade, wound 3 soldiers
KANO, Nigeria (AA) – Terrorists attacked Nigeria’s Presidential Guards Brigade Monday, wounding three military personnel.
The attack occurred along Bwari-Kubwa road in the capital Abuja while the guards were on routine patrol.
The brigade provides security for the presidential villa, the nation’s capital and neighboring communities.
Three soldiers were wounded during the attack and were evacuated for medical attention.
The spokesman for the brigade, Captain Godfrey Anebi Abakpa, confirmed the attack.
He said that the ambush occurred within the general area of Bwari.
“Yes, they were attacked, and the attack was successfully repelled. We had a few wounded in action who have been taken to the hospital and are receiving treatment.
The attack came barely 24 hours after terrorists in a video named President Muhammadu Buhari, Malam Nasir Rufai and other government officials as the next targets.