BREAKING: Three Senior Military Officers, 20 Other Soldiers K!lled As Terrorists Ambush Army Convoy In Niger State

August 14, 2023 Gistcore Gists and Latest news 0

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The incident occurred between Zangiwa and Kangara in the state. 

Over 23 personnel of the Nigerian army have been killed following an ambush on a military convoy by gunmen suspected to be terrorists in Niger State. A military source said that the incident occurred on Monday morning around 5am. 

The incident occurred between Zangiwa and Kangara in the state. 

According to the source, an army major and two lieutenants with one identified as Y. Alkali were among the victims. 

“Nigerian army this morning lost about 23 soldiers, they were ambushed by bandits. One major, two lieutenants were among the victims. In fact, they set some of them ablaze inside the Hilux vehicle,” a soldier revealed.

Meanwhile, efforts to reach Onyema Nwachukwu, army spokesperson, for comment were unsuccessful as he didn’t respond to messages sent to him. 

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