Authorities in Nigeria have reported that at least seven members of a government protection agency are missing following an attack by Boko Haram insurgents in north-central Nigeria. The incident occurred when a convoy of 80 security operatives, responsible for safeguarding the power network, was ambushed in Shiroro, Niger state. The attackers, numbering around 200 Boko Haram fighters, targeted the convoy during a patrol mission.
During the ambush, at least 50 insurgents were reportedly killed by the security operatives. Boko Haram is known for its activities aimed at disrupting power supplies in Nigeria. Just last month, a significant portion of the northern region experienced a power outage lasting over a week due to damage caused by insurgents to critical equipment, as confirmed by the state-owned Transmission Company of Nigeria.
