A military checkpoint close to Zuma Rock, a border between Niger State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, was attacked by suspected terrorists on Thursday evening.
The incident was said to have caused panic in the area.
A source stated that, “The terrorists took control of the area for over 30 minutes and kept shooting before heading towards the Kaduna axis of the expressway.”
However, soldiers from the Zuma barracks stormed the scene and foiled the attack.
As of the time of filing this report, the security authorities and agencies are yet to speak up.