Seven Nigerian security personnel missing after Boko Haram ambush in Niger state

thestar.com November 20, 2024, 06:01 PM UTC

At least seven members of a Nigerian security agency are missing after Boko Haram insurgents ambushed their convoy in Niger state. The attack occurred during a patrol mission involving 80 operatives protecting the power network. The ambush took place on Monday in Shiroro, where about 200 insurgents attacked the convoy. Authorities reported that at least 50 insurgents were killed in the confrontation. Boko Haram, primarily active in northeastern Nigeria, has extended its operations to Niger state. The group has a history of attacks on military and civilian targets, contributing to significant violence and displacement in the region.


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