Bandits invade Nigeria’s military bases in Niger, Kaduna, kill several soldiers
Bandits, on Tuesday, attacked military bases in Niger and Kaduna, killing an undisclosed number of soldiers.
At least four soldiers were reported wounded.
In a post on X on Wednesday, the army said its troops, in response, launched counter-attacks, killing many bandits.
“On 24 June 2025, forward operating bases in the general areas of Kwanar Dutse Mairiga and Boka Niger State, and Aungwan Turai Chikun LGA of Kaduna State, were attacked by bandits in a three-pronged attack,” the army said in a post on X on Wednesday.
It added, “In response, land and air component troops launched several counter-attacks 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 army stated that additional updates about the bandits’ attacks would be provided later.
Meanwhile, no fewer than 48 security operatives have been reportedly killed by rampaging bandits led by the notorious Bello Turji following an ambush near Shinkafi LGA in Zamfara.
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