Ambush on two buses kills at least 11 in Niger
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Journalduniger
An ambush on two passenger buses travelling between Arlit and Agadez killed at least 11 people and left many injured on 20 October 2026. The attack took place 35 kilometres from Agadez in northern Niger, according to the Journal du Niger.
An ambush on two buses travelling between Arlit and Agadez killed at least 11 people and injured several others on Tuesday 20 October 2026, about 35 kilometres from Agadez, the Journal du Niger reports.
The attackers, travelling in three off-road vehicles, intercepted the buses in the morning. A military contingent was on board one of the buses and gunfire killed ten passengers and one soldier, according to the outlet. A coach operated by Rimbo evacuated injured people to health centres in Agadez.
Security services have opened an investigation to identify the attackers. The Journal du Niger reports that one of the vehicles was carrying a significant quantity of precious metals, but provides no further information to establish the motive for the ambush.
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