The Nigerian army has confirmed that soldiers were killed in an ambush by bandits in Kundu, a community near Zungeru in Wushishi LGA of Niger state.
Army spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu confirmed the development but said did not give the number of those killed in the attack.
Nwachukwu told TheCable;
“I can confirm that there was an incident in Wushishi LGA of Niger state. Our gallant patriots paid the supreme price when they ran into an ambush staged by insurgents.
“They were courageous till the end. They stood their ground and defended our great country with their lives.