Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)in Nasarawa State have repelled an attempted attack on its state command in Lafia by suspected bandits.

The command’s public relations officer, Mr Jerry Victor, who confirmed the development in Lafia, said the attack happened at about 3 am yesterday.

He said the attackers came in large numbers and attempted to break into the facility.

He explained that operatives of the command on surveillance noticed the movement and alerted their colleagues, and a gun dwell ensued.

He said the suspected bandits beat a retreat and escaped due to superior firepower.

Mr Victor said the suspected bandits may have attacked the facility to release their colleagues who are in detention.