The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that no fewer than 36 officers were killed in Niger State in a recent attack.
This was made known by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba while giving a breakdown of casualties in the recent ambush of troops in the Niger state.
According to him, the helicopter that crashed on August 14, 2023 was on evacuation mission.
Buba said at least three officers, 22 soldiers were killed during the ambush on troops last Sunday with seven soldiers severely wounded.
36 Soldiers Killed In Niger Says Defense Headquarters
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that no fewer than 36 officers were killed in Niger State in a recent attack.
This was made known by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba while giving a breakdown of casualties in the recent ambush of troops in the Niger state.
According to him, the helicopter that crashed on August 14, 2023 was on evacuation mission.
Buba said at least three officers, 22 soldiers were killed during the ambush on troops last Sunday with seven soldiers severely wounded.
Onboard the crashed Air Force aircraft on an evacuation mission were 14 previously killed soldiers, seven wounded soldiers, two pilots, and two crew members, he said.
Buba informed newsmen that the Air Force jet that crashed in the Shiroro area of Niger State went to the scene to evacuate the victims.
Onboard the crashed Air Force aircraft on an evacuation mission were 14 previously killed soldiers, seven wounded soldiers, two pilots, and two crew members, he said.
Buba informed newsmen that the Air Force jet that crashed in the Shiroro area of Niger State went to the scene to evacuate the victims.
Truth Live News had reported earlier that a terrorist group has since claimed responsibility for the attack.