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BREAKING: Military reveals number of troops killed in helicopter crash, ambush in Niger state

The Military High Command, on Thursday, disclosed that no fewer than 3 officers and 22 soldiers were killed in Niger state.

The command further stated that 7 of its men were wounded by terrorists.

Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director Defence Media Operations, revealled this at Defence Headquarters, Abuja.

Buba told journalists that the Air Force jet that crashed in Shiroro area of Niger state went to the scene to evacuate the victims.

He, however, vowed that no group could attack its troops and go scot-free, adding that 14 previously killed were in the jet during the crash.

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