MALIAN ARMY WITHDRAWS FROM KEY TESSALIT MILITARY CAMP. (PHOTO).

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 Malian army withdraws from key Tessalit military camp: sources Mali’s army and its Russian mercenary allies have surrendered Camp Tessalit, a strategic military post in the north, multiple sources told the AFP news agency on Friday. An official from the Tuareg-led separatist group claimed soldiers and mercenaries at the camp had "surrendered", following a fierce fight over the weekend. Simultaneous attacks in Mali by militants linked to Al Qaeda and separatist Tuareg rebels on April 25 showed how fighters ​from different groups with different goals were able to strike at the heart of the West African country's military government. Gunfire and explosions were reported in the capital Bamako and around a large military base outside the capital, as well as Gao and central areas, as gunfire continuing in the northern city of Kidal. Defence minister Sadio Camara was killed at his residence in Kati, a garrison town near the capital, Bamako, following the fierce weekend fighting...

NATION MOURNS AS 20 GALLANT SOLDIERS FALL IN SURPRISE BANDIT ATTACK ON MILITARY CAMP IN NIGER STATE. (PHOTO).


 NATION MOURNS AS 20 GALLANT SOLDIERS FALL IN SURPRISE BANDIT ATTACK ON MILITARY CAMP IN NIGER STATE


25th June, 2025   


In one of the deadliest assaults in recent months, Nigeria has suffered a heartbreaking loss as about 20 soldiers were reportedly killed in the early hours of Tuesday following a surprise attack by heavily armed bandits on a military camp near Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area, Niger State.


According to sources within the security forces who spoke with Command Network, the assailants launched a sudden and coordinated ambush at dawn, catching the troops off guard and sparking a fierce and prolonged gun battle. Despite their courage and resilience, the soldiers were overwhelmed by the superior firepower and numbers of the attackers.


Eyewitnesses described the scene as harrowing, with sounds of gunfire echoing through the surrounding community for hours. The aftermath has left the entire region in mourning, with military families and fellow comrades reeling from the devastating loss.


This tragic incident marks a painful reminder of the mounting threats faced by Nigeria’s armed forces in their ongoing fight against insecurity across the country.


As the nation grieves, calls are growing louder for intensified security measures and renewed support for the brave men and women risking their lives on the frontlines.


May the souls of the fallen heroes rest in peace. They died serving their country with honor.

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