Nigeria, June 25 -- About 20 soldiers have been killed in an an attack on their base by bandits around Kwanan Dutse in the Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State.

A security source in neighbouring Shiroro LGA, who was briefed by his colleagues, told PREMIUM TIMES that the bandits attacked the military camp on Tuesday morning.

"Other soldiers were also injured," the source who was not authorised to speak with the press said, adding the bodies of the deceased soldiers had been deposited in a hospital.

The army is yet to issue a statement about the incident. At press time, Onyechi Anele, the army spokesperson is yet to respond to our inquiry.

The Niger State Commissioner for Homeland Security, Abdullahi Garba, has not responded to a...