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| Guéchémé gendarmerie post (Dosso region), was attacked by elements of the Lakurawa armed group |
| 2026-02-18 |
Translated Text: Niger 🇳🇪 - On February 14, 2026, the Guéchémé gendarmerie post (Dosso region), located about fifteen kilometers from the Nigerian border 🇳🇬, was attacked by elements of the Lakurawa armed group. At least 4 gendarmes were killed. 🔶 Lakurawa is active in northwestern Nigeria (Sokoto and Kebbi states) and regularly carries out cross-border incursions into southwestern Niger. The group still maintains bases in the Dosso region, where the attack took place. 🔴 4 killed gendarmes are visible in the video in the comments (📹⤵️), but some local sources report a heavier toll, potentially reaching 6 FDS members. ⚠ The targeted gendarmes belonged to the Dan Kastari and Doutchi squadrons. They were engaged in Operation Damusa, conducted by the Nigerien FDS as part of the fight against armed terrorist groups. A recent analysis of the Lakurawa group's situation is available in the quoted post. |
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