20 Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Niger Bandit Attack

20 Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Niger Bandit Attack

20 Nigerian Soldiers has been killed in Niger State in a deadly attack on soldiers by suspected gunmen in Mariga local government area of Niger State.

Newera News learnt that the attack has left 20 soldiers dead and several bandits neutralised in the area.

The incident occurred on Tuesday in two separate communities, Konan Dutse Kaiyan Ghana, near Bangi, around 11 pm, while Gulmin Boka was at 5 pm.

Sources from the area claimed that the bandits were reportedly following their usual route to carry out abductions and cattle rustling.

Confirming the attacks, the council Chairman of Mariga, Alhaji Abbas Kasuwa Garba, said the soldiers were ambushed while responding to reports of bandit movement in the area.

The chairman also confirmed that 17 bodies of soldiers were retrieved from the forest and deposited at Kontagora barracks.

Garba further stated that the vigilantes and other security operatives are still searching and trailing the criminals.

He, however, applauded the efforts of the Air Force in countering the bandits while urging residents to remain calm and report suspected movements to relevant authorities.

“The government is doing everything possible to ensure peace and stability in the area.

As of the time of filing this report, no official statement has been issued by the state government and other security agencies in the state on the development.