By Sabiu Abdullahi
Nigerian troops and suspected terrorists were involved in a gun duel in Obajana town, Kogi State, where the Dangote Cement plant, reputed as Africa’s largest cement factory with a capacity of 16.25 million metric tonnes per annum, is located.
The incident was said to have occurred on Saturday night.Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed the development on Sunday through his X handle.
He stated that the exchange of fire followed an attempt by suspected terrorists to gain access into the community.
“There was an exchange of gunfire between Nigerian troops and suspected terrorists in Obajana town, Kogi State, on Saturday night, as security forces sustained ongoing clearance operations in the area.
“Troops are engaging the terrorists who were reportedly attempting to infiltrate the community,” he wrote on X.
As at the time of filing this report, the Defence Headquarters had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
It will be recalled that scores of terrorists were recently neutralised during a joint operation carried out by the Nigeria Police and the military in Kogi forests.