Deadly Raid: Armed Militants Target Niger Army Base Near Mali Border
A brutal attack on a Niger army base by armed men has resulted in 34 soldiers dead and 14 wounded. The attackers, using motorbikes and vehicles, were described as mercenaries, with Islamic State claiming responsibility. The attack is part of ongoing violence in West Africa's Sahel region.
In a distressing development, a Niger army base near the Mali border was brutally attacked by several hundred armed men, leaving 34 soldiers dead and 14 wounded, according to the Niger Defense Ministry.
The perpetrators, labeled as mercenaries, executed the raid using eight vehicles and over 200 motorbikes in Bani-bangou. The Islamic State has since claimed responsibility for the tragic incident through its Telegram channel.
Niger, alongside other nations in West Africa's Sahel region, continues to struggle against Islamist militants affiliated with al Qaeda and the Islamic State. Following the attack, troops conducted aerial and ground operations to secure the area, yet details remain sparse.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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