2016 Bani Bangou attack | |||||||
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Part of Jihadist insurgency in Niger | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Niger | Islamic State in the Greater Sahara | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Unknown | Aboubacar Chapori | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
17 |
20–30 men 2 pickups 10 motorcycles | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
5 killed 3 injured 2 hostages | 2 killed |
On November 8, 2016 Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) fighters attacked Nigerien forces in Bani-Bangou, Tillabéri Region, Niger.