[Niger] Battles: Armed clash

On 6 April 2025, an armed group (likely JNIM, based on location) assaulted the special police station of Makalondi (Torodi, Tillaberi). The clash caused the fire of twenty shops, the destruction of two vehicles and serious damage to Makalondi's electrical network. The government claimed there were no casualties and reinforced its positions in the city. Following the attack, dozens of civilians fled Makalondi towards Torodi and Niamey but the Niger military blocked the caravan. The attack follows a period of high JNIM activity in the surroundings of Makalondi, likely functional to prepare larger-scale attacks.

Severity

MEDIUM

Occurred

2025-04-06

Country

Niger

Event type

armed_conflict

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