US EditionNigerian Army Confirms Ambush On Military Base, Says Terrorists Killed Soldiers
- On June 24, 2025, armed bandits ambushed military bases in Mariga LGA of Niger State and attacked forward operating bases in Niger and Kaduna states in a coordinated three-pronged assault.
- These attacks followed persistent violence by armed groups in northwest Nigeria, who engage in cattle rustling, kidnappings for ransom, and target civilians and military personnel.
- The ambush resulted in about 20 soldiers killed and several injured, prompting the Nigerian Army and Air Force to conduct counteroffensives that eliminated scores of bandits.
- The army stated that some brave soldiers lost their lives and four wounded officers are receiving treatment, while spokesperson Onyechi Anele said she would provide further details later.
- These events highlight ongoing threats from Boko Haram and Islamic State-affiliated groups in the region, indicating continued security challenges requiring sustained military efforts.
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In northern Nigeria, armed men have attacked several military bases.
Daily Post Nigeria
OODA LoopNigerian Army confirms 17 soldiers killed in terrorist attack on Niger State base
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that 17 soldiers were killed during a deadly terrorist ambush on a military base in Bangi, located in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. The confirmation comes a day after reports broke out online about the surprise attack, which reportedly claimed the lives of at least 20 troops and left several others wounded. In a statement released Wednesday by Lt. Col. Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public…
The Straits Times
Gunmen kill 17 soldiers in northern Nigeria attacks
LAGOS - At least 17 soldiers were killed in northern Nigeria when gunmen stormed three army bases, security sources and a local official said on Wednesday, the latest assault in a region plagued by violence. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Nigerian Army confirms ambush on military base, says terrorists killed soldiers
“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,” it said. The post Nigerian Army confirms ambush on military base, says terrorists killed soldiers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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