2025-06-19: Dozens of Nigerian security personnel were killed, and multiple others were injured, while dozens of terrorists were killed on Thursday (19 June) following an armed attack by hundreds of terrorists in Bani-Bangou, Ouallam Department, Tillabéri Region.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Armed clashes are possible during arrests of terror suspects. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.