Unidentified men in Niger attack caravan, kill soldiers and steal weapons

Havana, April 10 (RHC) - At least 10 Nigerien soldiers died in an ambush set up by unknown armed men in the north of the country, according to unofficial reports today in the local press ignored by official sources.

The unknown persons attacked on Sunday the group of vehicles bound for the city of Arlit in which miners were traveling and left the area after seizing weapons and vehicles from the military, always according to reports.

The alleged culprits may be bandits in search of loot and supplies or members of one of the Islamist groups operating in the Sahel region and trying to break through to West African countries where they still lack a presence. (Source: Prensa Latina)