At least 57 members of Niger’s defence and security forces were reportedly killed in two separate attacks on September 23, 2026.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the reported casualties were recorded in Dabagu, Konni Department of Tahoua Region, and around Abala-Filingué in Tillabéri Region.
In Dabagu, 38 soldiers of the Nigerien Armed Forces were reportedly killed after Islamic State militants attacked a military position.
Several soldiers were also reportedly missing after the attack, while the bodies of some of those killed were being transported to Tahoua.
