How Terrorist Attacks Have Increased In Tilabery State Since The Military Coup In Niger

 How Terrorist Attacks Have Increased In Tilabery State Since The Military Coup In Niger Security experts say that the problem of the attack...

 How Terrorist Attacks Have Increased In Tilabery State Since The Military Coup In Niger

Security experts say that the problem of the attacks is related to the strained relations between Niger and France after the coup d'état.

- The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Niger has announced that an ambush by terrorists in Koutougou village between Boni and Torodi towns in Tilabery state has resulted in the death of many soldiers and the wounding of over 20 others. .

However, the government forces have managed to kill 100 terrorists, which has revived the debate in the community regarding the worsening of the security situation in recent weeks.

The incident took place at around 1:30 on Tuesday when a military convoy was ambushed by terrorists near Koutougou village which is 52 km southwest of Torodi on the way to Boni town, according to the statement. the office of the Minister of National Security who added that during this confrontation, the Niger army managed to destroy more than 100 terrorists who were on motorcycles.

However, 17 soldiers died while at least 20 others were injured including 6 who are in serious condition and have been admitted to Yamai City Hospital.

This is the seventh attack in Tilabery state since the military coup on July 26.

Leader of the PNDS party led by President Mohamed Bazoum, Idrissa Waziri says that the situation in Tilabery shows clearly how the July 26 coup has given the terrorists a chance to escape as a result of the removal of security barriers. which are available in the past.

But the security expert Abbas Moumouni is linking the number of attacks in recent days to the strained relations between France and Niger since the overthrow of the civilian government.

This is why the Chairman of the Life Care Organization, Hamidou Sidi Fody, is warning the three border countries to revive joint security operations.

The reports indicated that there were more attacks in the last night in Tilabery state which so far we have not received information in the court that confirms their occurrence apart from the voices of the residents of some villages in the area that are being broadcast. through social media, in a state of misery they are looking for help.