Suspected bandits killed a Major in the Nigerian Army and seven other security operatives in the Munya Local Government Area of Niger State. The attack took place on Wednesday night in Igu village, where the bandits ambushed the Joint Task Force as it was moving toward Sarkin Powa.
According to resident Inuwa Danladi, who spoke to our correspondent by phone, four military personnel—including the Army Major—and four vigilante members lost their lives in the ambush. Danladi said the bandits and security forces had already engaged in a gun battle earlier that day. After that exchange, the bandits returned and attacked the troops as they were heading back to the scene where they had previously fought the terrorists and were attempting to recover the bodies of missing local vigilantes.
“The bandits ambushed and overpowered the soldiers; only one soldier was able to escape,” Danladi said. He added that two Joint Task Force patrol vehicles were found vandalised, with windscreens and tyres riddled with bullets.
When contacted, Niger State Commissioner for Internal Security and Humanitarian Affairs Emmanuel Umar confirmed he was aware of the incident, noting a series of recent attacks in the state. He said he would obtain further details and issue a statement later.
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