Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Four Nigerien military personnel were injured and 20 attackers were killed during an attack on the Diori Hamani International Airport near Niger's capital city, Niamey.
The attack started late Wednesday night and lasted for about 30 minutes, during which loud explosions and sustained gunfire could be heard, the BBC reported.
Niger's Defense Ministry said 11 were arrested after the attack ended, and a French national was among the 20 attackers who were killed.
The Islamic State group on Friday claimed responsibility for coordinating the attack that it said targeted a military base used by Niger's army.
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