Niger: Troops Decimate Several Terrorists As Six Soldiers Die

Troops of One Division, Nigeria Army have decimated several terrorists in Karaga Village, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.

News Rider reports that the terrorists ambushed the soldiers on Friday during fighting patrol at Karaga village.

Unfortunately, two officers and four soldiers died during the ambush, while the troops recovered dangerous equipment from the terrorists.

Already, the General Officer Commanding 1 Division and Commander of Operation Whirl Punch’, Maj.-Gen. Landers Saraso had sent condolences to the families of the deceased personnel on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff.

Director of Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu said on Sunday in Abuja that Maj.-Gen. Saraso had assured that the unfortunate loss of personnel would be avenged as troops were currently trailing terrorists who fled during the encounter.

Saraso enjoined the people of Niger to go about their legitimate and lawful activities, promising that the Nigerian Army and other security agencies would ensure their protection at all times.

Nwachukwu noted that in line with customs and traditions, the Nigerian Army has contacted the Next-of-Kin of the fallen heroes while burial has been conducted for the deceased Muslim personnel with the approval of their family members.

“The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) was represented at the burial which took place at Minna Military Cantonment Cemetery by the Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Maj.-Gen. Kelvin Aligbe.

“Niger State’s Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ketso; Maj.-Gen. Aligbe, Maj.-Gen. Saraso and other senior officers visited the two soldiers wounded in the ambush as they were receiving treatment at a military hospital.

“They also paid condolence visits to the families of the deceased," he added.

Nwachukwu enjoined the people of Niger and contiguous states to continously provide the Nigerian Army and other security agencies with actionable and timely information to enhance the operations of the troops.

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