“We are deeply saddened to receive the news that more than 60 people lost their lives during an attack perpetrated in a village located in the Tillaberi region of Niger, on 4 November 2021,” the Ministry said.

“We strongly condemn this heinous terrorist attack. We extend our sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, to the friendly and brotherly people and Government of Niger and wish a speedy recovery to the injured”, the Ministry added.

On Thursday, at least 69 people, including a local mayor, were killed in an attack in Niger's volatile tri-border zone with Mali and Burkina Faso.

The deadly attack occurred at Adab-Dab, a village about 55 kilometers from Banibangou in the western region of Tillaberi. (ILKHA)