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Military Camp Attack in Niger State: 15 Kidnappings and Search Operation Launched

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Troops and youths have launched a search operation for a missing military officer after armed bandits attacked a military camp in Zagzaga village, Munya local government of Niger state, resulting in the killing of bandits and the abduction of 15 persons. The camp was shutdown and soldiers evacuated following the attack, which was described as a coordinated effort by the bandits who used the abandoned community to attack other villages in the area.

Key Takeaways:

  • The military camp in Zagzaga village was attacked by about 60 heavily armed bandits, resulting in a gun battle that left heavy casualties on the side of the bandits.
  • None of the soldiers were injured in the attack except for a missing RSM, whose mobile phone keeps ringing but he is not responding to calls.
  • The bandits carted away arms and ammunitions from the camp, and went on to launch a coordinated attack on other communities in the area, abducting 15 persons in the process.
  • The search operation for the missing soldier is being supported by youths from the community, who have all relocated from the affected communities due to the attacks.
  • The military camp in Zagzaga has been shutdown temporarily for tactical reasons, and has been stationed in the community for the past five years to keep the notorious area under control.
  • This is the third military base attack in the area within three weeks, after Allawa and Bassa in Shiroro local government were earlier shutdown following a deadly attack.

Statistics:

  • 15 persons were kidnapped by the bandits in the coordinated attacks on Zagzaga, Zhani, Guni, and Maraban daudu communities.
  • The search operation for the missing soldier is ongoing, supported by 60 youths from the community.
  • The military camp in Zagzaga has been shut down temporarily, with intentions to reopen once the area is secured.
  • None of the soldiers were injured in the attack, except for the missing RSM.
  • The bandits carted away arms and ammunitions from the camp.
  • The military has been stationed in the community for the past five years to keep the area under control.

Sources:

  • Blueprint (exact wording from the original text)
  • Ibrahim Matane, Secretary to the State Government of Niger State (exact wording from the original text)
  • Eyewitness account, described as a community source who pleaded anonymity.

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