Niger Military Suffers Casualties In Landmine Blast, Retaliates Against Terrorists

Six Nigerien Soldiers Killed in Landmine Blast Near Mali Border
Airstrike Eliminates 10 Terrorists in Retaliatory Action
Persistent Jihadist Violence Plagues Niger Despite Military Efforts

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerien army confirmed on Thursday that six of its soldiers were tragically killed in a bomb blast near the Mali border, highlighting the persistent threat of jihadist violence plaguing the nation.

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An army statement revealed that the soldiers’ patrol vehicle encountered a homemade landmine near the village of Tingara in the southwest, resulting in casualties and injuries.

In a swift response, Niger’s military conducted an airstrike, eliminating approximately 10 terrorists in a subsequent confrontation. “The patrol was returning from Inates in the Tillaberi region, which has been a target for jihadist attacks, highlighting the persistent threat faced by security forces in the area,” the statement read.

The military further disclosed that another airstrike was carried out in Amalaoulaou, Mali, targeting a group of terrorists, resulting in the elimination of eight fighters and the destruction of their equipment.

Despite efforts by the military regime, which assumed control after a coup in July, citing the deteriorating security situation as a primary reason for their actions, challenges persist in addressing the ongoing jihadist violence that has plagued the country for eight years.

Last month, a tragic incident occurred where 23 Nigerien soldiers lost their lives in a terrorist ambush in Tillaberi, which shares borders with Burkina Faso and Mali, both of which are also governed by military regimes.

Reports from the region reveal that the Niamey regime is confronted with violence from Boko Haram jihadists and their adversaries, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), originating from the southeastern region of Diffa near Nigeria.