Local sources reported that a dozen soldiers were killed in the early morning attack near N’Guigmi. The assault left several militants dead as well, according to a resident who spoke on condition of anonymity for safety reasons. “The army has launched sweep operations in the aftermath of the attack,” the source added.

Residents took to social media to confirm the casualties, stating that ten military personnel and four national guardsmen had been killed. While no official death toll has been released, the Nigerien News Agency acknowledged the fatalities in a brief statement, attributing them to “an attack by Boko Haram elements on the outskirts of N’Guigmi.”