The death toll from the Shiroro attack has risen as more bodies of soldiers and police officers killed during an ambush by terrorists at Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, have been recovered.
The convener of Concerned Shiroro Youths, Niger State, Sani Kokki, on Sunday, disclosed that the death toll has risen to 48, in Minna.
“Based on thorough and reliable local findings as at this (Saturday) evening, the death toll has risen to 48.”
“The breakdown as at last count shows that 34 soldiers have been confirmed dead, eight mobile policemen have been confirmed dead and six locals have been confirmed dead,” Kokki said.
