Niger: At least 11 people killed in jihadist attacks and classrooms set on fire
At least 11 people have been killed in three separate jihadist attacks in the western Tillaberi region that is close to Mali, local officials said.
The militants arrived in the villages on motorbikes on Wednesday and set classrooms on fire, looted a health centre and stole livestock.
The attackers “surrounded the villages” and those who sought to flee were chased and killed, according to the official who wished to remain anonymous.
The violent incidents occurred in the villages of Zibane-Koira Zeno, Zibane Koira-Tégui and Gadabo, which are in close proximity to each other.
The insurgencies in West Africa’s Sahel has killed hundreds and nearly half a million people have fled their homes.