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Military troops
Six soldiers sustained injuries in a road traffic accident involving troops of the 8 Division Garrison in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources said that the accident occurred on Saturday at Goronyo Community while troops attached to the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Isa were returning from an administrative patrol.
The sources said the accident involved a military gun truck, which sustained minor damage in the incident.
According to the sources, six soldiers were injured and were immediately evacuated to Goronyo Hospital, where they received initial medical treatment and were stabilised.
The injured personnel were later transferred to the 8 Division Military Hospital for further medical attention.
The sources added that the condition of the injured soldiers was stable, while the circumstances surrounding the accident were being assessed. (Zagazola)
