2017 Tilwa attack

2017 Tilwa attack
Part of Jihadist insurgency in Niger
DateFebruary 22, 2017
Location
Result ISGS victory
Belligerents
Niger Islamic State in the Greater Sahara
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi
Casualties and losses
16 killed
18 injured
4 pickups destroyed
7 pickups captured
Unknown

On February 22, 2017, jihadists from Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) attacked Nigerien forces in Tilwa, Ouallam Department, Niger.