Two soldiers injured in fight with bandits in Niger State

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The chairperson of Rafi Local Government, Ayuba Katako, confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation with our correspondent.He added that the military, police and vigilantes maintaining peace and security of lives and property in the state deserved to be commended.PREMIUM TIMES delivers fact-based journalism for Nigerians, by Nigerians — and our community of supporters, the readers who donate, make our work possible.

Meanwhile, the army cantonment in Minna could not be reached, just as the police spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, could not be reached when filing the report.

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