Uganda is on high alert following reports that IS-linked ADF militants have crossed the border from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Meanwhile, in the Tillaberi region, there are rumors of a significant battle where Islamic State militants ambushed a Nigerien army convoy, resulting in at least 30 deaths and over 40 injuries. The Defence Ministry of Niger confirmed that 23 Niger soldiers were killed in a 'terrorist' ambush, with an additional 17 soldiers wounded during the attack in the northwestern part of the country. #terrorism
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23 Niger Republic soldiers killed in terrorist ambush #terrorism https://t.co/3nGFnQca1d
⚠️ AT LEAST 23 NIGER SOLDIERS KILLED IN AMBUSH, DEFENCE MINISTRY SAYS Full Story → https://t.co/WwyPAhQfCk Militants killed at least 23 Nigerien soldiers and wounded 17 more during an attack on a military unit in the northwestern corner of the country on Wednesday, the…
#BREAKING 23 Niger soldiers killed in 'terrorist' ambush: defence minister https://t.co/4SxRTs9gc3
Rumours of a great battle in Tillaberi region, with Islamic State ambushing a Nigerien army convoy. Initial reports informs of at least 30 dead and over 40 wounded #Niger
Uganda on alert as IS-linked ADF militants cross border from DR Congo #terrorism https://t.co/CDYG1DhSa2