Security forces have reportedly killed more than 40 armed fighters in Niger State during a major operation against a militant hideout in Borgu Local Government Area.
Naijaonpoint reports that the development was revealed by security analyst Bakatsine, in a post shared on 𝕏, describing the raid as a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity in the region.
Bakatsine noted that the security team stormed the hideout and engaged the armed group, leading to the deaths of over 40 militants.
According to Bakatsine, the operation targeted a camp in the Lakurawa area, said to be under the control of a militant leader identified as Amir Tajuddeen.
He wrote, “Security forces in Niger State conducted a major operation in the Lakurawa hideout camp under the leadership of Amir Tajuddeen in Borgu LGA. Over 40 armed militants were reportedly killed during the raid.”
Meanwhile, at least 17 returning Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were killed when suspected bandits attacked Tse Ajogo village in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Eyewitnesses told BusinessDay that the gunmen stormed the village at about 6 a.m., firing sporadically and targeting anyone in sight. The attackers also injured eight residents, razed seven houses, and left several villagers unaccounted for.
A survivor, Bernard Atom Atoo Tyokongu, narrated the ordeal, describing the assault as sudden and brutal.
“The attackers invaded our village and started shooting at anyone in sight. So far, 17 of our fellow returning IDPs have been confirmed dead. Several people are still missing, and eight have been injured. We are preparing to take them to a nearby hospital,” he said.
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