Nigerian Army Confirms Killing Of Soldiers In Niger State

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the ambush on its troops on Sunday night, during an operation to stop bandits’ attacks on local communities in the area.

Authorities in a statement released on Tuesday revealed that many soldiers were killed during the attack.

There had been claims that soldiers lost their lives in the attack, while the Airforce said its helicopter MI 171 carrying casualties of the ambush crashed around the Shiroro area.

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu speaking on the incident said, “I can confirm that there was an incident in Wushishi LG of Niger state.

“Our gallant patriots paid the supreme price when they ran into an ambush staged by insurgents.

“They were courageous till the end. They stood their ground and defended our great country with their lives.

“The focus now is how to console and bring respite to those they left behind.

“Sadly the incident occurred while the Chief of Army Staff was on an operational tour of the North West Operations theatre for on the spot assessment and reinvigoration of ongoing operations.

“He has currently headed to the affected formation to encourage the troops.

“This is my response to Correspondents’ inquiries on the Niger incident.”