Eric Patrick
The Nigerian Army has announced that scores of bandits were neutralised on Tuesday, during coordinated attacks on operating bases in parts of Niger and Kaduna States.
According to a statement shared on the Nigerian Army’s Facebook page on Wednesday, the bandits launched a three-pronged assault targeting military positions in Kwanar Dutse Mairiga and Boka in Niger State, as well as Aungwan Turai in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The statement further disclosed that troops from both land and air components swiftly responded with multiple counter-offensives, successfully repelling the attacks and inflicting heavy casualties on the assailants.
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“Several counter-attacks were launched by our troops which resulted in the elimination of scores of bandits in the encounters,” the statement partly read.
However, it was also confirmed that several soldiers paid the ultimate sacrifice during the prolonged engagements.
“Sadly, some gallant warriors paid the supreme price in the day-long battles, while four wounded-in-action troops are currently receiving treatment for their gunshot wounds,” it added.