On 26 July 2023, Niger's president was successfully overthrown in a coup d'état, and Abdourhamane Tchiani proclaimed himself the leader of a new military junta.

[5] The attack took place while soldiers were returning from operations aimed at "neutralizing" the threat posed by the Islamic State – Sahil Province (ISGS).

[13] The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the country "expressed deep sorrow and sympathy to the families of the victims and the government and people of Niger.

"[14] The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the attack in the strongest terms, and extended its condolences to the families of those killed and to all the people of Niger during the period of mourning.

The ministry's spokesperson, Sufyan al-Qudah, empathized Jordan's stance against all forms of violence and terrorism, and expressed his condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Niger, and to the families of the victims.