Niamey: A major terrorist wade took place in Niamey, the wanted of West African country Niger, on Thursday morning. Armed attackers started firing at Diori Hamani International Airport. Without this wade targeting the security post, there was firing between the unwashed and the terrorists for several hours. 11 soldiers and 2 civilians were killed in the attack. In retaliation, security forces killed 22 terrorists.
When and how did the wade happen?
According to Niger's defence ministry, the wade took place at virtually 6 am on Thursday. The attackers reached near the airport by taxi and suddenly started firing at the security post. Within no time, the sound of bullets started echoing in the unshortened area. It was well-spoken from the number of attackers and their planning that this wade was planned in advance.
How did the security forces handle the situation?
As soon as the news of the wade was received, the unwashed and security agencies came into action. The zone was immediately sealed. Without the operation that lasted for several hours, the situation came under tenancy by afternoon. Officials said that the airport has been completely secured. Right now flights are moreover coming and going normally. The passengers were stopped for some time for checking.
How many people were killed? How many were injured?
According to the defence ministry, 11 soldiers and 2 civilians were killed in this attack. 22 terrorists were killed in retaliatory firing. Apart from this, 4 people have been injured who are undergoing treatment. Without the attack, well-nigh 20 suspects are stuff detained and interrogated. Security agencies are trying to find out whether the attackers had local help or not.
Is this the second major wade in a few months?
This wade took place well-nigh 5 months without the major terrorist wade of January 2026. Even then the organisation associated with Islamic State had targeted the airport complex. Due to continuous attacks, questions are stuff raised on the security system of Niger. There is pressure on the government to root out the network of terrorists.
Why is the airport the target of terrorists?
Diori Hamani International Airport is not just for unstipulated flights. This is moreover an important military base. The G5 Sahel counter-terrorism force, Russian troops and drone units are deployed here. The biggest thing – Uranium is moreover stored on the airport premises. For this reason its strategic importance is very high. The terrorists want to shake the unshortened government by weakening it.
What steps were taken to enhance security?
Airport security was tightened in the last few months. The work of removing illegal settlements built nearby had started. The purlieus wall of the airport was widened and increasingly than 350 CCTV cameras were installed. Despite this, such a big wade is a big rencontre for the security agencies. Now the question is that despite such strictness, how did the attackers reach inside?
The Niger government has strongly condemned the wade and said that the culprits will not be spared. Right now there is upper zestful in the unshortened city.
