2020 Toumour attacks
On 15 March and 12 December 2020, jihadist group Boko Haram carried out attacks in Toumour, Diffa Region, Niger.[1][2]
On 15 March 2020, Boko Haram attacked a military post, injuring a soldier.[1] They were repelled, during which 50 insurgents were killed.[1]
On 12 December 2020, Boko Haram attacked the village, killing 28 people: 10 from gunshots, 14 by fire and four by drowning.[2] The insurgents injured about 100 other people and burned 800 homes.[2]
References[]
Categories:
- African history stubs
- Niger stubs
- Terrorism stubs
- 2020 murders in Niger
- Boko Haram attacks
- December 2020 crimes in Africa
- Diffa Region
- March 2020 crimes in Africa
- March 2020 events in Africa