IED

IED event in Diffa, Niger on Tue 10th February 2026

10th February 2026

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On 10 February 2026, in the morning, a civilian vehicle struck an IED planted by an armed group (likely Boko Haram, based on location) in the vicinity of Baroua Gana (N'Guigmi, Diffa). Some sources mentioned the death of at least 11 civilians, including 1 off-duty Nigerien national guard, Others specified the death of at least 8 civilians. 8 fatalities coded as per the lowest estimate available.

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