On January 9, 63 Islamic State (IS) militants and 25 soldiers were killed and another 6 soldiers injured during an attack against Chinegodar military camp in Tillaberi, Niger.

The attack took place at around 1:00 pm when a large group of IS militants attempted to storm the Chinegodar military camp aboard multiple vehicles and motorcycles.

Niger military was able to hold off the attack and called air support.