The Tillabéri region of Niger was rocked by a series of explosions on December 22, 2024, as military vehicles were targeted in a coordinated attack. The Islam and Muslims Support Group (JNIM-AQMI), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, has claimed responsibility for the operation.
According to a statement from the group, several improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were detonated at three separate locations. The blasts reportedly destroyed two military vehicles and six motorcycles, marking another violent episode in the troubled tri-border region linking Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso—a hotspot for insurgent activities.
While the specific areas impacted were not disclosed, the JNIM-AQMI communiqué described the attacks as part of their broader campaign against the Nigerien armed forces. However, the statement did not provide details on casualties resulting from the explosions.
This latest incident underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by Niger, particularly in its western regions where extremist groups continue to operate with relative impunity. Authorities have yet to issue an official response to the attacks.
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