At least 28 Beninoise soldiers were killed by terrorists in a devastating attack that took place on Jan. 8, in the “Point Triple” zone, a border region in Benin Republic where Burkina Faso and Niger meet.
According to Beninoise military sources, the zone where the incident occurred is notorious for attacks by armed groups. The latest incident is also said to be a setback to the fight against terrorism in the north of the country.
In response to the attack, the Beninoise military launched an immediate counter-attack, deploying air force planes and ground troops to repel the terrorists
“A counter-attack by the army was immediate and air force planes and ground troops were drafted to repel the terrorists. Also, an important mopping up operation is currently going on to evaluate the extent of damage and track down the assailants”, said a senior military source who spoke under anonymity because he’s not authorised to speak.
The incident is the latest trend of increasing terrorist attacks in northern Benin, which have been attributed to groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State.
A terrorist attack on January 8 resulted in the death of at least 28 Beninoise soldiers in the “Point Triple” zone, a border area shared by Benin Republic, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The region is known for frequent attacks by armed groups, and this incident marks a significant setback in Benin’s fight against terrorism in the north.
In retaliation, the Beninoise military promptly launched a counter-attack using air force planes and ground troops, initiating a mopping-up operation to assess damage and pursue the assailants. This recent attack is part of a growing trend of terrorist acts in northern Benin, linked to groups associated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State.