The corpses of six military personnel including a Captain have been discovered in Allawa area of Shiroro local government area of Niger state.
The military personnel were suspected to have been killed by terrorists who may have laid ambush on them in their attempt to counter their attacks.
It was learnt that the troops were responding to distress calls from the area.
The corpses were discovered on Saturday in the bush without their uniforms on them and with bullet shots on their heads.
The incident has been confirmed by the state governor, Mohammed Umar Bago and the commissioner of homeland security, Rtd General Garba Abdullahi Mohammed.
The Governor who sympathized with the Nigerian Army over the killing of a Captain and five other soldiers confirmed that the attack occurred in an ambush by terrorists describing the incident as atrocious, provocative and unacceptable.
He extended his heartfelt condolences to the security agencies, acknowledging their sacrifices in safeguarding citizens, with many paying the ultimate price.
He assured the Nigerian Army and all security agencies, conventional and non-conventional alike, that his administration will continue to provide unwavering support to counter the criminal activities of bandits.
He also used the opportunity to commiserate with the families of the slayed Officer and men as well as the Vigilantes promising that their deaths will not be a waste.
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