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Motorcycle-borne Gunmen attack in Niger, 137 People killed

Government spokesman Abdurrahmane Zakaria confirmed the attack in Niger of Sunday on Monday. The constitutional court of Niger also confirmed Moha…

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137 people killed by motorcycle-borne gunmens in villages near the troubled Niger border in Mali. The government termed it as the deadliest violence in recent times.

Government spokesman Abdurrahmane Zakaria confirmed the attack in Niger of Sunday on Monday. The constitutional court of Niger also confirmed Mohammad Bajum’s victory in the election on the same day. The elections in Niger were held in February. Bajum will be the new President of the country. He will take over as President on April 2.

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Significantly, in January, there were attacks in Tonkambangau and Jarumdare villages in the west of the country, killing at least 100 people. On that day, Niger announced the presidential election on 21 February. At least 66 people were killed in the attack that took place less than a week ago. It is noteworthy, that no terrorist organization has taken responsibility for the recent attack in Niger.

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