JNIM attacks on Burkinabe Army positions in Kaya Dedougou and Tenkodogo in 2026
JNIM Claims Several Attacks on Burkinabè Army Positions
Burkina Faso — September 29, 2026
Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) claimed responsibility for several attacks against positions of the Burkinabè Army in the provinces of Kaya, Dédougou, and Tenkodogo.
- Kaya Province: JNIM claimed that five members of the Burkinabè Army were killed in attacks on three military positions in Fonsa, Tougouri, and Niagdo on Monday and Tuesday. The group also claimed to have seized machine guns, motorcycles, and other equipment.
- Dédougou Province: The group claimed that two members of the Burkinabè militias were killed in an attack on a military position in Silmousiri on Saturday. It also claimed to have seized machine guns, motorcycles, and other equipment.
- Tenkodogo Province: JNIM claimed that one member of the Burkinabè Army was killed in an attack on a military position in Lalgaye on Saturday. According to the statement, a military vehicle, machine guns, motorcycles, and other equipment were seized.
Date: September 29, 2026 | 18 Rabi’ al-Thani 1448 AH
Statement No.: 669
