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Army, DSS Operatives Eliminate 45 Bandits in Niger

  • On June 2, 2025, operatives from the Nigerian Army and Department of State Services conducted a covert operation in Munya Local Government Area, Niger State.
  • The operation targeted approximately 100 heavily armed militants affiliated with the infamous leader Dogo Gide, who intended to carry out coordinated assaults on Kuchi and neighboring villages.
  • Security forces ambushed the bandits at Kuchi outskirts, engaged them in a fierce gun battle, and recovered motorcycles, arms, and ammunition during the early hours of Monday.
  • The gunfight resulted in the elimination of at least 45 bandits, with several others injured or fleeing, while five DSS operatives were wounded and hospitalized.
  • The successful operation prevented large-scale attacks, marked a significant setback for Dogo Gide, and contributed to ongoing efforts to secure communities in Niger State.
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Army, DSS operatives eliminate 45 bandits in Niger

Nigerian forces have neutralised at least 45 armed bandits near Kuchi town in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State following a coordinated security

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Vanguard News broke the news in Nigeria on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
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