According to eyewitness Mohammed Isa, the attackers emerged from hiding and opened fire on the convoy, causing pandemonium as passengers fled into the bush for safety. The soldiers retaliated, engaging the bandits in heavy gunfire, and although they fought bravely, five soldiers lost their lives. Several passengers were also injured and rushed to the General Hospital, Kotorkoshi.
The Army's Media Information Officer, Captain David Adewusi, was not aware of the incident but promised to provide an update. However, no update had been provided as of the time of filing this report.
In a related development, three farmers were killed and another injured in separate attacks in Larkas and Kodahas communities, Panyam District, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The National President of the Mwaghavul Development Association, Bulus Dabit, confirmed the incidents, condemning the killings as "barbaric" and accusing herders of being behind the attacks.