Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has mourned three soldiers who lost their lives whilst repelling terrorists during a pre-dawn attack on a military base in Kemanji community, Kaiama Local Government Area.

The governor confirmed the incident in a post on his page, commiserating with the victims' families.

"At about 3 am today (Monday), our gallant soldiers courageously beat back a terrorist's attack on their position in Kemanji, Kaiama. Many of the terrorists were neutralised by the gallant troops," he wrote.

"Our brave men not only repelled the terrorists and prevented them from accessing the community, but they also ensured that no one was kidnapped as the terrorists had intended.

"In the course of repelling the attack, we lost three courageous men. My sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of these great men, who have paid the supreme price in the service of our fatherland.

"We will never forget them and others like them in various theatres across the country," he said.

The Governor said the state government would continue to support families of the deceased, adding that no resources would be spared to protect lives and property across the state.