Maj. Anara, Capt. Abubakar Samido among 30 soldiers massacred in Niger
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the attack in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State by bandits who killed scores of security operatives, including soldiers and police.
It was reported that several persons, including 30 soldiers and seven (7) mobile police officers and civilians were killed during the attack by armed men who stormed the gold mining site on Wednesday around 2 pm.
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A reliable source has it that amongst the casualties were Major Anara and Captain Abubakar Samido of the 45 Battalion, Bida.
They also abducted an unidentified number of people including four (4) Chinese nationals.
Confirming the attack, the Nigerian Army, in a statement issued by its Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said some bandits were also gunned down during the attack.
He said, “Sadly, a number of personnel paid the supreme price in the fierce firefight that ensued.
“Subsequently, the location has been reinforced and troops are on the trail of the criminals with some already neutralised.
“The GOC 1 Division has moved to the location to take charge of the follow up operations”, the statement added.
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