Some gunmen and Nigerian soldiers were killed on Tuesday in attacks on military bases in Kaduna and Niger States.
The attacks were at the Kwanar Dutse Mairiga and Boka areas of Niger State, as well as Aungwan Turai in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The Nigerian Army also disclosed this on its X, adding that four soldiers were wounded from the attacks and were receiving 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.”
The gunmen engaged in simultaneous three-pronged attacks on the bases in the affected areas.
Troops from both land and air components took on the attackers in several counter-offensives, killing several bandits.
However, the Army said some of its personnel were also gunned down price in the confrontations.
The Nigerian Army also disclosed this on its X, adding that four soldiers were wounded from the attacks and were receiving treatment.
