35 reportedly dead as violence hits Niger in three separate incidents
At least 35 people were reportedly killed in three separate incidents across Niger’s Dosso and Tillabéri regions between September 17 and 23, 2026. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the reported casualties included civilians and members of Niger’s security forces, with the incidents recorded in Karakara and Yeldou in Dosso, and Abala in Tillabéri. On […] 35 reportedly dead as…
Three separate incidents in Niger's Dosso and Tillabéri regions claimed at least 35 lives between September 17 and 23, 2026. Security analyst Zagazola Makama informed that both civilians and security forces were among the casualties, with the attacks recorded in Karakara and Yeldou in Dosso, and Abala in Tillabéri. On September 17, 12 civilians were killed in Karakara Commune, Dioundiou Department, Dosso Region, after security forces responded to an armed group attack, accusing some residents of aiding the assailants.
Later, on September 22, an attack in Yeldou, Kra-Kra Commune, Dosso Region, left eight people dead and several others injured, as armed men attacked the community around 11:30pm. On September 23, a GARSI patrol of Niger's Gendarmerie Special Forces was targeted in Abala Department, Tillabéri Region, resulting in 15 deaths, including Captain Hassoumi and Adjudant Djingarey, blamed on the Islamic State in the Sahel.
These three incidents led to a reported death toll of 35, though the figures were still provisional.
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