Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - A group of armed men attacked military bases in the states of Kaduna and Niger on Tuesday, June 24, killing several soldiers.
The attacks occurred at forward operating bases in Aungwan
Turai, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State, and Kwanar Dutse, Mairiga,
and Boka in Niger State, according to a statement issued by the Defense
Headquarters.The army called the attack a "three-pronged attack" and
said that troops from both air and land components responded with
counterattacks.
‘’On 24 June
2025, forward operating bases in the general areas of Kwanar Dutse
Mairiga and Boka Niger State, and Aungwan Turai Chikun LGA in Kaduna State,
were attacked by bandits in a 3 pronged attack. In response, land and air
component troops launched several counter-attacks that eliminated scores of
bandits in the encounters. Sadly, some gallant warriors paid the supreme price
in the day-long battles''
Four soldiers were shot and are currently undergoing medical
treatment, the statement also said.
The military stated that clearance efforts are being carried
out in the neighbouring regions to find the individuals who escaped the scene.
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