Gunmen attacked a military base in Allawa town, Niger State, causing residents to flee for safety. The incident occurred around 1:30 am, with witnesses reporting that about 200 armed insurgents on motorcycles invaded the town.

It is believed that the attack may have been a reprisal following a previous clash where the military neutralized around fifty insurgents. The gunmen overpowered the military camp and looted properties from residents before the military deserted the area.

Residents from Allawa town and neighboring communities, such as Pandogari, Kukoki, and Bassa, have begun fleeing to safer areas.

Just last week, suspected Boko Haram members ambushed and killed six military officers in Karaga, Shiroro Local Government Area. Efforts to confirm the incident with the state police command spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, were unsuccessful as his contact could not be reached.