- Safiu Kehinde
An undisclosed number of soldiers have been killed in multiple attack on three military bases across Niger and Kaduna states.
This was made known in a statement issued on Wednesday on the Nigerian Army’s official X handle.
According to the statement, the suspected bandits had on Tuesday launched attack on forward operating bases at Kwanar Dutse Mairiga and Boka areas of Niger State.
The third attack was reported at another military base in Aungwan Turai Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
While announcing the death of some military personnel with several others injured, the Nigerian Army also confirmed the elimination of scores of bandits in several counterattacks launched by the land and air component troops.
“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 counterattacks that eliminated scores of bandits in the encounters.
“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.” The statement read.