Not less than 20 Nigerian soldiers were reportedly killed in a deadly bandit attack on a military camp near Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State in the early hours of Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
According to security sources, the heavily armed assailants launched a surprise assault at dawn, engaging soldiers in a fierce gun battle before eventually overrunning the camp. Several other personnel were said to have sustained injuries during the clash.
Although the Nigerian Army is yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident. Residents in the area are reportedly fleeing, fearing more attacks as insecurity worsens in parts of Niger State.