The attack took place in the western Tillabery region, near the borders with Mali and Burkina Faso.
Fifteen terrorists were killed, five motorcycles were recovered and four were destroyed, the report said, citing a statement from the Nigerien Ministry of Defense.
“The swift response of the Defense and Security Forces, supported by aerial assets, forced the enemy to retreat. Search, sweep and security operations are continuing in the area,” the statement said.
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