Banibangou

Banibangou is rural commune in Niger. Its capital is Banibangou. It was the site of attacks on Fula pastoralists by Zarma people in December 2008, resulting in the rustling of over 20,000 cattle and the deaths of approximately 235 Fulas.

Banibangou
Country Niger
RegionTillabéri
DepartmentOuallam
Area
  Total2,490 sq mi (6,449 km2)
Elevation
774 ft (236 m)
Population
 (2012 census)
  Total66,949
  Density27/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
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