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Niger Attacks: “We will not Relent Despite Our Losses- Army

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian Army has on Wednesday disclosed that it will not be deterred in its efforts in combating insecurity Terrorism and criminality in the state and country. Making this disclosure, the Commander, 31 Artillery Brigade, Minna, Brigadier General Yakubu Yahaya said the soldiers fought gallantly, adding that the terrorists suffered massive casualties. He made the disclosure when receiving members of the Niger state House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Rt. Honourable Bawa Wuse paid a condolence visit to the Command over the death of some of its men and…

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They Paid Supreme Price, Nigerian Army Confirms Platforms Africa Report

Aliyu Aliyu

Platforms Africa’s Daniel Atori who broke the news from the scene of the Massacre reported that over 30 soldiers, six mobile police officers and civilians were killed by terrorists The Nigerian Army has confirmed the Platforms Africa report on the attack and killing of its personnel, saying that “a number of personnel paid the supreme price” during a “fierce firefight” between troops and bandits in Shiroro area of Niger State. Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations disclosed this in a statement Thursday. He however did not reveal the…

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