Several bandits and some military personnel have been killed in fierce confrontations across Niger and Kaduna States.
Several bandits and some Nigerian military personnel have been killed in intense gun battles in parts of Kaduna and Niger States, according to the Nigerian Army Headquarters.
In a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, the Army disclosed that the confrontations occurred in Kwanar Dutse Mairiga and Boka in Niger State, and Aungwan Turai in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The military noted that the attacks were unprovoked and launched by “daredevil terrorists” on the affected communities.
“In response to the attacks, land and air component troops launched several counter-attacks that eliminated scores of bandits in the encounters,” the statement read.
“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. Additional updates later.”
The Army did not disclose the exact number of casualties on either side but assured that operations in the region would continue.