FEBRUARY 14th 2022
Ambush on a military convoy.
On February 14, 2022, a joint convoy of military and Volunteers for Homeland Defense (VDP) was hit by an IED explosion in Nogo. One VDP was killed and ten others were injured.
Visit of Lieutenant Colonel Sandaogo Damiba on the northern front.
On February 14, 2022, the president of the MSPR, Lieutenant Colonel Sandaogo Damiba, went to Toeni, Ouahigouya and Sollé to remobilize and boost the moral of troops deployed on the northern front.
Presence of about 40 men in Gnangdin.
On February 14, 2022, about 40 armed men went to Gnangdin in Boulgou province and gathered the inhabitants in the market place to conduct preaching. The men stated that they were not against the people.
Mor Wibga arrested for fraud.
On February 14, 2022, the national police arrested in Boulbi, an individual nicknamed Mor Wibga for fraud and money laundering and who posed as a marabout capabe to multiply banknotes and precious objects.
Population movement in the circle of Ansongo.
On February 14, 2022, as a result of rivalry between the JNIM and EIGS over control of the tri-border area, a major population movement in the Ansongo area was reported.
Clash between armed groups.
On February 14, 2022, militiamen from Dan Na Amassagou clashed with fighters from the Macina Katiba near Kargué.
FEBRUARY 15th 2022
Execution of 8 civilians.
On February 15, 2022, 8 people were executed by members of the Islamic State in the Great Sahara in the villages of Abagazgaz and Harim, 8 km from Tessit.
Threat to the populations of the Niger River.
On February 15, 2022, the populations of the towns of Ouatagouna, Bourra, Tessit, Lellahoye, and Fafa were told by members of the JNIM not to allow ISGS members to cross the river in order to prevent them from advancing towards the Gourma or Hausa.
Fire in the elementary school of Kirpaga.
On February 15, 2022, unidentified gunmen set fire to the public elementary school in Kirpaga.
FEBRUARY 16th 2022
Presence of an armed terrorist group.
On February 16, 2022, following the arrival of members of an armed terrorist group in the village of Mafoulou in the municipality of Sabcé, created a feeling of insecurity.
Fire in the Namounou town hall
On February 16, 2022, a dozen armed men set fire to the town hall in Namounou. Before committing their crimes, these men preached in various mosques.
Fire in the town hall and the prefecture of Yondé.
On February 16, 2022, the town hall and the prefecture of Yondé were set on fire by unidentified armed men.
Murder of a young man.
On the evening of February 16, 2022, a young man named Issouf was murdered and his car was stolen in Kidal.
FEBRUARY 17th 2022
Massacre in the village of Kaygouroutane.
On February 17, 2022, armed men, probably fighters of the Islamic State in the Great Sahara, killed about 40 men in the village of Kaygouroutane.
Fire in the elementary school of Bougui.
On February 17, 2022, armed men on motorcycles set fire to the elementary school in Bougui.
Terrorist attack.
On February 17, 2022, following a terrorist attack in Kelbo, 5 people, including 2 volunteers for the defense of the fatherland (VDP) were killed.
Rocket launched against civilians
On February 17, 2022, unidentified men fired a rocket into one of the eastern neighborhoods of Aribinda. One civilian was killed, another was wounded, and there was collateral damages to the houses that were hit.
Release of 2 hostages.
On February 17, 2022, the men who had kidnapped the two public health agents from Ouindigui on December 12, 2021, released them.
Bombing by Malian armed forces.
On February 17, 2022, Malian armed forces (FAMA) conducted an operation in the Lellahoye area near Tessit. The FAMA conducted air strikes on positions occupied by armed terrorist groups and ground elements conducted a sweep of the area.
Offensive of the security forces.
On February 17, 2022, security forces and volunteers for the defense of the homeland launched an offensive against the Terorist base in Dougouri. Reports that 22 armed men were killed and a large amount of equipment was seized.
FEBRUARY 18th 2022
Bombing of a village.
On February 18, 2022, 12 people, including 4 children, were killed in a bombing in southern Niger. 7 other wounded children were transferred to the hospital in Madarounfa. The origin of the bombing is not known.
57 jihadists neutralized.
On February 18, 2022, Malian armed forces and the air force neutralized 57 jihadists operating in the Gourma area during a sweep. On the MAF side, eight people were killed, 14 were wounded, and five were reported missing.
FEBRUARY 19th 2022
Theft of several vehicles.
On February 19, 2022, 3 vehicles and 1 ambulance were stolen by armed men on the Fada N’Gourma – Bilanga road.
Fire of a truck belonging to the Essakane company.
On February 19, 2022, armed individuals set fire to a truck belonging to the Essakane mining company. The truck had broken down and was at a standstill. No human casualties were reported.
Demonstration at the Place de la Nation.
On February 19, 2022, several hundred people from various locations gathered at Place de la Nation in Ouagadougou to show their support for the Patriotic Movement for the Safeguard and Restoration.
Murder of 2 employees of the company Kangala.
On February 19, 2022, two employees of the Kangala company, responsible for the asphalting of the Dori – Gorom Gorom highway, were kidnapped and then executed by terrorists. (This is the fourth attack on this company since the work began.)
Attack on a transport bus.
On February 19, 2022, a transport bus was attacked in takaledougou by armed men. Four people were killed and seven injured.
FEBRUARY 20th 2022
Attack against vehicles.
On 20 February 2022, five vehicles were attacked on the Karangasso Sambla – Kounseni road by armed men. The passengers were robbed of their money.
A military convoy hit by an improvised explosive device.
On February 20, 2022, a convoy of military vehicles on a resupply mission was hit by an improvised explosive device. One soldier was killed and one was injured.
Attack on police and forestry positions.
On February 20, 2022, armed men attacked police and forestry positions in Bekuy. There were no casualties, only material damage.
Murder of a pastor.
On February 20, 2022, Dozo militiamen murdered a Fulani pastor who was originally from Ndola in the cercle of Niono.
A convoy of security forces hit by an explosion.
On February 20, 2022, a convoy of a mixed patrol (security force – volunteers for the defense of the homeland) was hit by a mine explosion in Dagalé. One SDF soldier was killed and another was injured.
