Political analyst Hamid Amadou Ngadi said in a tweet on the X platform that the terrorist attack that occurred in the early hours of Thursday, January 29, 2026 on Military Base 101 in Niamey represents a dangerous and unprecedented development in the security scene in Niger. He explained that the operation bore the hallmarks of the Group to Support Islam and Muslims, with logistical support from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara, despite the traditional rivalry between them in Mali and Burkina Faso.
Ngadi pointed out that the attack caused great damage to the military infrastructure, as a number of drones were taken out of service, including the modern Axongur aircraft, in addition to damaging Dornier and Cessna aircraft, while the unified force command center was almost completely destroyed.
He stressed that the human losses were heavy, with many deaths and injuries recorded, while the security services were able to neutralize some of the attackers and arrest others. He added that the attack, which practically destroyed a large part of the air force fleet, should push everyone to think carefully about the path that Niger is taking under the leadership of General Abderrahmane Tiani, warning that “the worst is yet to come.”
Hamid Amadou Ngadi's speech reflected deep concern about the repercussions of the terrorist attack in Niamey and raises question marks about the future of security and stability in Niger.
