The Nigerian Army has confirmed that two officers and four troopers have been killed by terrorists in an ambush within the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, April 21, 2024, mentioned that the troops have been ambushed whereas on a fighting patrol to Karaga Village in Shiroro LGA.
In response to the assertion, the troops from the 1 Division of the Nigerian Military have been ambushed by terrorists on Friday April, nineteenth, 2024, throughout which they fought gallantly and eradicated a number of of the terrorists in addition to captured a few of their gear.
“Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Military deployed at Allawa and Erena, whereas on a combating patrol to Karaga Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State had an encounter in an ambush staged by terrorists on 19 April 2024,” the statement read.
“Troops gallantly fought by the ambush and eradicated a number of of the terrorists in addition to captured a few of their gear.
“Sadly, the troops suffered a short lived setback as 6 personnel comprising 2 officers and 4 troopers paid the supreme worth
“The Common Officer Commanding 1 Division and Commander Operation Whirl Punch, Maj Gen Landers Saraso has on behalf of the Chief of Military Workers sympathized with the households of the deceased personnel and promised them that the unlucky setback will probably be avenged by the troops.
“He mentioned the troops are at present trailing a number of the terrorists who survived and fled after the encounter.
“He urged the nice individuals of the State to go about their legit and lawful actions and reassured them that the Nigerian Military and other security agencies will guarantee their safety always.
“Consistent with customs and traditions, the Nigerian Military authority has contacted the Subsequent of Kins of the fallen heroes, whereas burial has been performed for the deceased muslim personnel with the consent and approval of their relations.
“The Chief of Military Workers was represented on the burial which passed off at Minna Navy Cantonment Cemetery by the Commander Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Maj Gen Kelvin Aligbe.
“The Deputy Governor, consultant of the COAS, GOC and different senior officers additionally visited the two wounded troopers receiving medical attention on the Military Hospital and subsequently paid condolence go to to the families of the deceased.
“We urge most people, notably the nice individuals of Niger and contiguous states to proceed to avail the Nigerian Army and different security agencies with actionable and well timed info to enhance the operations of the troops.”
