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.
According to reports, at least 43 people, including 30 soldiers and seven
mobile police personnel and civilians were killed when the armed men
They also abducted several 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 the GOC 1 Division has moved to the location to take charge of
the follow up operations.
