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
  1. Niger says army kills 50 boko Haram extremists after attack
  2. Gunmen kill 28, burn 800 houses in Niger attack blamed on Boko Haram
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