According to AFP reports, the ISGS group attacked a Niger mosque, killed 44 people and left 13 injured.
The Nigerian government announced 3 days of mourning after the incident.

Three days of mourning declared in Niger:

After the attack on Niger’s mosque, the Nigerian government announces three days of mourning. As per reports, the ISGC carried out the attack, due to which 44 people lost their lives and 13 got injured. However, the attack occurred in Kokorou.

Attack on worshippers during prayer:

When people were gathered at the mosque to offer prayer, the terrorist group attacked the mosque. As per Niger’s interior ministry, the perpetrators surrounded the mosque and started massacres. The militants also set fire to a local market and nearby homes.

Government vows to hunt down perpetrators:

The Nigerian government has strongly condemned the attack. Authorities have vowed to track down the attackers and bring them to justice. Security forces are already working to identify and pursue those responsible. The government has promised that such acts of terrorism will not go unpunished.

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A region plagued by violence:

Nigeria’s border connecting with Burkina Faso and Mali is the region where terrorist activities are at their peak. The terrorist groups affiliated with several terrorist organizations launch attacks on civilians and security forces. Terrorist violence remains a significant threat in the area. Niger’s military often clashes with terrorist groups in the region. However, people were affected badly due to these clashes. The recent attack on the mosque is one of many violent incidents that have targeted innocent people.

Rising death toll in Niger:

The security forces highlighted the ongoing crisis in the country. Due to multiple attacks, almost 2,400 Nigerians lost their lives. The citizens demand strong security measures to live peacefully in the region. The government faces immense pressure to protect its people from further tragedies.