News [URGENT, updated] Nigerien Special Forces ambushed by EIGS (ISGS) criminals in Takanamat, Niger

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Special unit of the national guard reportedly fell into a deadly ambush by suspected IS-Sahel fighters near Takanamat, Tahoua province.

Casualties are unclear for the time being.

 

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In 29 September, a Nigerien Army camp was overrun by ISGS. The barracks were located close to the tri-border area (Northwestern Niger).

 

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Casualties are unclear for the time being.

UPDATE: Apparently it was a major attack as the ambushed army convoy consisted of dozens of vehicles. Army sent reinforcements in order to search for survivors.

A large death toll is expected.

 

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and all praise is due to Allah.

 

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and all praise is due to Allah.

This was expected, since the Western air and ground support are gone forever. Jihadi!sts with hundreds of motorbikes are no match against one or two Nigerien Su-25s.

Yes, they only have two.

 

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