According to Daily Post Nigeria, soldiers and armed bandits engaged in deadly firefights on June 25 across parts of Kaduna and Niger States. The Nigerian Army confirmed that dozens of bandits were killed, alongside some military personnel, in coordinated ground and air operations across Kwanar Dutse Mairiga, Boka, and Chikun LGA. Four wounded soldiers are currently receiving treatment.
- Bandits launched attacks in rural areas of Kaduna and Niger states.
- The Nigerian Army responded with ground and air operations.
- Several soldiers died; four are being treated for gunshot wounds.
- The Army described it as a “day-long battle” with more updates to come.
Cracks in the ground form when conflict becomes routine and safety becomes luck. These aren’t isolated clashes—they’re signals that too many communities are living on shifting soil.
