The Nigerian Army has vowed to avenge the killing of two officers and four soldiers at the weekend in an ambush in Niger State.
It was confirmed yesterday that the bodies had been found and the remains of the Muslims among them buried.
Two injured soldiers in the ambush are receiving treatment at the military hospital.
The names of those killed have not been released.
It is the second time in a little over one month that military personnel, including officers, will be killed in ambush during intervention in peacekeeping.
Four officers and 13 soldiers were brutally killed in Okuama, Delta State on March 14. Investigation into the matter is still ongoing.
Army spokesman Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said: “Troops gallantly fought through the ambush and eliminated several of the terrorists as well as captured some of their equipment.
“Sadly, the troops suffered a temporary setback as 6 personnel comprising two officers and four soldiers paid the supreme price.
“The General Officer Commanding 1 Division and Commander Operation Whirl Punch, Maj.-Gen. Landers Saraso has on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff sympathised with the families of the deceased personnel and promised them that the unfortunate setback will be avenged by the troops.
“He said the troops are currently trailing some of the terrorists who survived and fled after the encounter. He urged the good people of the State to go about their legitimate and lawful activities and reassured them that the Nigerian Army and other security agencies will ensure their protection at all times.”
