(ANSA) - NIAMEY, 09 AUG - Six French and Duenigerini tourists, respectively guide and driver of the group, were killed by armed men in Niger, in the Kourè area, a zone known to host the last groups of giraffes in West Africa. The governor of Tillaberi, TidjaniIbrahim Katiella, told AFP. According to preliminary information, the attackers acted on a motorcycle.
"Most of the victims were shot dead while a woman who managed to escape was captured and slaughtered. A magazine emptied of cartridges was found on the spot," said a Nigerian source, explaining the dynamics of the attack. of a commando against a group of tourists, which cost the lives of six Frenchmen and two enigers, the guide and the driver. "The attack took place around 11:30 am 6km east of the city of Kouré," which is an hour's drive from the capital Niamey, the source added.
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Niger: six French tourists killed by gunmen
2020-08-09T18:34:27.684Z
Six French and two Nigerian tourists, respectively guide and driver of the group, were killed by gunmen in Niger, in the Kourè area, an area known for hosting the last groups of West African giraffes. (HANDLE)