source: Mondafrique; Undisclosed Source
actor1: Military Forces of Niger (2011-2021)
actor2: Civilians (Niger)
location: Bani Bangou
notes: On 5 April 2020, Nigerien forces reportedly carried out arrests in the wake of a militant attack in the town of Bani Bangou (Banibangou, Tillaberi). Members of the Zarma, Fulani, Tuareg, and Arab communities including a women were arrested. Those from the Zarma community were released. Two Tuaregs had their limbs broken and were dumped in Bani Bangou, and the remaining were transported to Ouallam, en route, the woman arrested succumbed to her injuries.