Terrorists attack presidential guards in Abuja, three injured

Abuja residents were thrown into panic on Monday after reports emerged that terrorists ambushed troops from the Brigade of Guards wounding three soldiers.

The attack occured just a day after terrorists responsible for kidnaping passengers aboard an Abuja- Kaduna train service threatened to abduct President Muhammadu Buhari and Kaduna Governor Nasir el’Rufai as well in a viral video.

The Brigade of Guards is responsible for protecting the president and the seat of power, Aso Rock Villa.

Reports suggested that the terrorists were headed to the Nigerian Law School in Bwari when they ran into the troops.

There were Intelligence reports, according to military sources, the terrorists have laid siege to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with the intention to attack the Law School in Bwari and other government facilities.

Captain Godfrey Abakpa, Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Guards Brigade, confirmed that soldiers were attacked by suspected terrorists but were repelled successfully.

He added the wounded soldiers have been evacuated to a medical facility and were receiving treatment.

“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 treatments.

“At the moment our troops are still combing the general area to get rid of the criminals that have been threatening the general area. It is advised that residents go about their lawful businesses and keep cooperating with us by giving us timely information to enable us win the fight against the criminals”.