Some 20 civilians killed in several militant attacks in Niger

Around 20 civilians have been killed in a series of militant attacks in the southwest of Niger, national media reported on Sunday.

Militants driving motorcycles attacked several villages in Anzourou commune of the Tillaberi region at about 4:00 p.m. local time (15:00 GMT) on Saturday, according to the Actu Niger news portal.

The militants ordered local residents to flee their villages, threatening them with new attacks in the coming days. (Sputnik/)

( With inputs from ANI )