A devastating attack on a security post in Niger has resulted in the deaths of no fewer than 17 soldiers of the Nigerien National Gendarmerie, who were reportedly murdered by fighters of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS).
Security expert Zagazola Makama broke the news in a report shared on his official X handle, confirming that the sad incident happened on Wednesday, the 19th of November, 2025.
Makama reported that the attackers targeted a security position in Garbougna, located along the Terra–Niamey axis, which led to the confirmed casualties.
Citing reliable sources, Makama detailed that the assault involved heavily armed militants who overwhelmed the gendarmerie post with a combination of direct fire, improvised explosive devices and manoeuvre tactics.
The preliminary casualty report indicates a high loss among the personnel, noting that a team leader, a captain were among the 17 personnel killed. Furthermore, approximately 34 others reportedly sustained serious injuries.
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The security expert further disclosed the extent of the damage inflicted by the armed men, stating that multiple operational vehicles were destroyed.
Before retreating from the area, the militants also seized military assets. Makama reported: “They also seized military equipment and weapons before withdrawing from the location.
He concluded by detailing the immediate military response launched in the aftermath of the attack: “Reinforcement teams were deployed to the area shortly after the incident, while aerial surveillance was activated to track the fleeing assailants”.