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46 Niger Soldiers Killed In Devastating Militant Ambush Near Mali Border
46 Niger Soldiers Killed In Devastating Militant Ambush Near Mali Border
It least 46 Nigerien Defense and Security Forces (SDF) soldiers were killed on Saturday in a brutal ambush by Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) militants.
The large-scale attack targeted an SDF outpost in Iknewane, Tilia Department, near Niger’s border with Mali. Security sources described the assault as intense and unexpected, leaving the military severely outmatched…READ MORE…
According to Zagazola Malama, heavily armed insurgents stormed the outpost, overwhelming the troops.
“The militants overran the base, destroying or seizing nine of the 16 military vehicles stationed there. They also looted weapons and ammunition,” a security source revealed.
Alongside the casualties, around a dozen soldiers were taken hostage, while others remain missing. Some managed to escape on foot and were later rescued.
Following the attack, the Niger Armed Forces (FAN), supported by National Guard (GNN) units, deployed a convoy of 20 vehicles from Tahoua to launch counter-offensive operations.
The military high command has vowed to track down the attackers and reinforce security in the volatile border region.
This marks another deadly assault on the Iknewane military outpost. A similar attack by EIGS militants on September 18, 2024, claimed at least 24 soldiers’ lives.
The Tahoua Region, particularly areas bordering Mali, continues to witness escalating militant violence, with armed groups frequently targeting both military personnel and civilians.
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