2025 Banibangou attack

2025 Banibangou attack
Part of Islamist insurgency in Niger
DateJune 19, 2025
Location
Banibangou, Tillaberi Region, Niger
Result

ISSP victory

  • Banibangou under brief ISSP control
Belligerents
Niger Islamic State - Sahel Province
Strength
Unknown ~350
Casualties and losses
71 killed
14+ injured		 <5 (per IS)

On June 19, 2025, several hundred militants from the Islamic State – Sahel Province attacked the Nigerien military base at Banibangou, killing at least 71 soldiers. The attack was one of the deadliest on the base at Banibangou in recent years.

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