Coordinated attacks on military operating stations in parts of Kaduna and Niger states on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of some armed bandits and Nigerian soldiers.
The attacks took place at Aungwan Turai in Kaduna State’s Chikun Local Government Area and Kwanar Dutse Mairiga and Boka districts of Niger State.
The bandits launched a simultaneous three-pronged assault on the forward operating bases in the affected areas.
Several bandits were killed as a result of the counteroffensives undertaken by forces from both the air and land components.
The Army acknowledged that some of its personnel also suffered greatly as a result of the clashes.
In a statement released on its official X Twitter on Wednesday, the Nigerian Army confirmed the incident and said that four soldiers were shot and are currently undergoing treatment.
The statement read, “On June 24, 2025, forward operating bases in the general areas of Kwanar Dutse Mairiga and Boka, Niger State, and Aungwan Turai, Chikun LGA in Kaduna State, were attacked by bandits in a three-pronged attack. In response, land and air component troops launched several counterattacks that eliminated scores of bandits in the encounters.
“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. Additional updates later.”
