The bodies of 30 soldiers were allegedly evacuated following a terrorist attack on Ajata-Aboki Mining Site in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
Their death was the deadliest of the reported events.
How Soldiers, 10 Policemen, Others Were Killed In Gunmen Attacks
The Nigerian Army confirmed the attack in a statement issued by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, who also claimed that some bandits were also shot and killed during the attack.
“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.
Reacting to the Shiroro attack, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said the attack was a direct assault on the Nigerian state which will not go unpunished.
Mr Buhari’s media aide, Garba Shehu, in a statement, said the president paid tributes to the security officials who lost their lives during the attack.
“We honour our security forces, and particularly those brave souls who have given their lives fighting against the evil that is terrorism. They constitute the best that Nigeria has to offer and we remember each of them.”
“But terrorists are parasites. They thrive when the world is suffering,” he said.
“As always, their goal is the same: to sow fear and division amongst us. We will not let them.
“Instead let us pray for the families and loved ones of those who sacrificed their lives in the fight against evil, and let us pray for the safe and speedy return of those abducted. We will do everything possible to ensure their return.”
“And to the sadists, I say this: we are coming. No matter what rock you crawl under, what hole you sink into, what lie you hide behind, we are coming and we will find you. Shiroro will see justice. Nigeria will know peace,” Mr Shehu quoted President Buhari
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