Multiple Nigerian Security Forces Killed in Ambush, Helicopter Crashes

A Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashed in Niger state after coming under fire from armed bandits. The incident occurred near Chukuba village in the Shiroro local government area. The helicopter had been sent to evacuate victims of an attack that killed at least 10 soldiers in an ambush. An investigation is underway, and it is unclear how many people were on board. Armed banditry and security threats from groups like Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa continue to pose significant challenges in Nigeria's northwest region.