2024 Tillabéri attack
On March 21, 2024 Nigerien soldiers were ambushed by over 100 militants from the Islamic State – Sahil Province between Teguey and Bankilare.
| 2024 Tillabéri attack | |||||||
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| Part of Jihadist insurgency in Niger | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Niger | Islamic State – Sahil Province | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | 100+ | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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23 killed, 17 wounded (Per Niger) 30 killed, dozens wounded, 8 vehicles destroyed (Per IS) | 30 killed (Per Niger) | ||||||
The soldiers were attacked during the night while doing a security sweep. More than 100 militants using vehicles and motorcycles attacked the army unit with home-made bombs and suicide vehicles. 23 soldiers were killed in the attack and 17 others wounded. Around 30 attackers were killed.
On March 23, the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack. They said they had killed 30 soldiers in the attack. The government of Niger declared three days of national mourning to honour the fallen soldiers. In the capital of Niger, Niamey, a ceremony was held for the soldiers' funeral.