At least 13 members of the Nigerien security forces were killed in an attack by suspected armed militants on 17 December 2025 in Goubey, located about ten kilometres from Dioundiou in the Dosso region, sources confirmed.

Zagazola learnt that the victims include three police officers, one National Guard attached to the joint departmental and border patrol of Dioundiou, and nine members of the Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) from the Karakara-based Damissa operation.

One officer from Damissa sustained serious injuries.

In addition, two vehicles were destroyed in the attack, including one belonging to the departmental patrol and another from the Damissa unit.

Security forces have reportedly launched follow-up operations to track the assailants and secure the area.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. (Zagazola, excluding headline)