The Nigerian Army has confirmed the attack in Shiroro Local
Government Area of Niger State by bandits who killed scores of security
operatives, including soldiers and police.
According to reports, at least 43 people, including 30
soldiers and seven mobile police personnel and civilians were killed when the
armed men stormed the Gold mining site.
They also abducted several Chinese nationals.
Confirming the attack, the Nigerian Army, in a statement
issued by its Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema
Nwachukwu, said some bandits were also gunned down during the attack.
“Sadly, a number of personnel paid the supreme price in the
fierce firefight that ensued.
“Subsequently, the location has been reinforced and troops
are on the trail of the criminals with some already neutralized.
“The GOC 1 Division has moved to the location to take charge
of the follow up operations”, the statement added.
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