Bamba attack
The Bamba attack occurred on 7 April 2020 when gunmen on motorbikes attacked a military base in Bamba, Gao Region, Mali, killing at least 25 soldiers and another 6 were injured.[1] Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin has claimed responsibility for the attack.[2][3]
| Bamba attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Mali War | |
| Location | Bamba, Gao Region, Mali |
| Date | 7 April 2020 |
| Target | Military base |
Attack type | Mass shooting |
| Deaths | 25 |
| Injured | 6 |
| Perpetrators | Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin |
References
- "Shooting left 25 people dead in Mali". France 24. 7 April 2020.
- "Gunmen kills 25 people in Mali". Al Jazeera English. 6 April 2020.
- https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/331511/mali-jnim-claims-responsibility-for-april-6-attack-in-bamba-gao-region-update-1 Mali: JNIM claims responsibility for April 6 attack in Bamba (Gao region) /update 1
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