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Wisdomkosi(m): 7:44am On Apr 22, 2024
Six Nigerian Army personnel, including two officers and four soldiers, have lost their lives during an ambush by terrorists in Niger State.

The incident occurred as troops from the 1 Division Nigerian Army engaged in a fighting patrol to Karaga Village in Shiroro Local Government Area.

According to a statement from the Nigerian Army Headquarters signed by Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, the troops fell into an ambush set by terrorists, leading to a fierce firefight.

Despite their bravery and efforts to fight back, six personnel were tragically killed in action.

Part of the statement read: , “Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army deployed at Allawa and Erena, while on a fighting 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.

“Troops gallantly fought through the ambush and eliminated several of the terrorists as well as captured some of their equipment.

“Sadly, the troops suffered a temporary setback as six personnel comprising two officers and four soldiers paid the supreme price.

“We urge the general public, particularly the good people of Niger and contiguous states, to continue to avail the Nigerian Army and other security agencies with actionable and timely information to enhance the operations of the troops.”

The statement said the General Officer Commanding 1 Division and Commander, Operation Whirl Punch, Maj.-Gen. Landers Saraso, on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja sympathised with the families of the deceased personnel and promised them that the troops would avenge the unfortunate setback.

He said the troops were on the trail of some of the terrorists who survived and fled after the encounter.

The Nigerian Army headquarters further stated that in line with customs and traditions, the Nigerian Army had ed the next of kin of the fallen heroes, while burial had been conducted for the deceased Muslim personnel with the consent and approval of their family .

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

Source : https://politicsnigeria.com/six-nigerian-army-personnel-killed-in-ambush-by-terrorists-in-niger-state/

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Peakdesign23(f): 7:46am On Apr 22, 2024
This is so concerning. I hate terrible news! May thier souls find rest. cry

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Urheaster(m): 7:46am On Apr 22, 2024
Waiting for the army 🪖 to invade the community where six of their personnel were murdered just like that in Niger sate tongue

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DeeNet1: 7:50am On Apr 22, 2024
Crazy things are still happening

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OkpaNsukkaisBae(m): 7:53am On Apr 22, 2024
grin grin


Dis terrorists in Niger state no dey gree for Nigeria military

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YeyeGbami: 7:54am On Apr 22, 2024
So sad. Rip brothers

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jmoore(m): 7:54am On Apr 22, 2024
The demons of babablu should come and instruct the army to level and destroy the community where the incident took place.

South south can now see their real enemy. When it happened in Okuama, the demons demanded total destruction of Okuama. But now it happened in the north, the cowards have kept quiet.

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maxiuc(m): 7:54am On Apr 22, 2024
grin

Na only for South Military get power

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DMerciful(m): 7:54am On Apr 22, 2024
RIP to them!

Let's see if the community would be treated same way as the SS communities!

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jmoore(m): 7:55am On Apr 22, 2024
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SoNature(m): 7:55am On Apr 22, 2024
Let's see if the military will burn the entire village. The rule changes when it comes to the South because they know we are not as violent and volatile as the North.

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callmevirus(m): 7:55am On Apr 22, 2024
Nothing concern me but E dey mind

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Tetrahedron(m): 7:56am On Apr 22, 2024
Na wa
Think9ja(m): 7:56am On Apr 22, 2024
This was the exact same way that i lost a cousin last month.

Sadly, his family was not even compensated because according to the Airforce, he didnt reach a certain number of years in the service.

He was just 24years.

RIP to our fallen heroes

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NairaMaster1(m): 7:56am On Apr 22, 2024
If it were to be the southern Nigeria now your guess is as good as mine

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Vanpascore(m): 7:57am On Apr 22, 2024
May God console the relatives left behind.
AngelicBeing: 7:57am On Apr 22, 2024
Nigeria military has been highly compromised and infiltrated by terrorist spys and apologist, they give troops movements to terrorist and that is why you see all this Ambushment Here and there, gone are the days when the Military was proactive and able to gather intelligence to prevent issues like this, ing the Nigeria military in 2024 is an Express road to untimely deathsad

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StaffofOrayan(m): 7:57am On Apr 22, 2024
Ambushed everytime !

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Provesto: 7:57am On Apr 22, 2024
Despite their bravery and efforts to fight back, six personnel were tragically killed in action.

It's May day, may day, may day when it's an ambush! It's almost impossible to fight back or take cover.
Dennisochampa: 7:58am On Apr 22, 2024
Urheaster:
Waiting for the army 🪖 to invade the community where six of their personnel were murdered in Niger statetongue
Typical zombie have spoken
CalabarPikin: 7:58am On Apr 22, 2024
Okay

Let's hope they raze the whole village 🙄

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Nahunger(m): 7:58am On Apr 22, 2024
Hm
TGreatGatsby: 7:58am On Apr 22, 2024
I still dey wait mk dem "zoom" in for North as dem take rush go set village for Delta ablaze o undecided

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id4sho(m): 7:58am On Apr 22, 2024
But this MFs can shoot at plateau state university students with reckless abandon angry

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AutoConsult: 7:58am On Apr 22, 2024
O my! Who are the people sponsoring these miscreants??

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CheapHomes1: 7:58am On Apr 22, 2024
are there no plans to invade the village, burn it down and declare the traditional rulers wanted?

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Kingpele(m): 7:59am On Apr 22, 2024
Army should invade that Niger state community where thier personnel's were killed

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Honestey: 7:59am On Apr 22, 2024
It is clear our soldiers are being targeted because of the successes they are making in dealing with terrorists recently. FG should as a matter of urgency take a drastic step to protect our soldiers. Get them glasses that can see in the darkness and wherever there are uoto 2 or more soldiers one of them should stay awake to guide others in rotation. Nigeria is in a siege and they are targeting our military first, once they weaken them finished, they will shred everyone else. God protect us oo

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Iamanoited: 7:59am On Apr 22, 2024
FULANI HERDSMEN ARE TERRORISTS AND BUHARI IS BEHIND THEM BY CHRISTIANA AMANPOUR CNN.

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civilserva: 7:59am On Apr 22, 2024
Niger people don buy market. For killing our gallant soldiers, the nearest community ' must be leveled.

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shortgun(m): 8:00am On Apr 22, 2024
When is the army invading the community to kill everyone there and burn it to the ground?

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