2018 Boni attack

Jihadists attacked Boni from two points with motorcycles and pick-ups on the morning of June 22.^[1] Malian forces responded quickly, and the jihadists quickly fled to the northeast after a short skirmish.^[2] After the attack began, the Malian army dispatched a helicopter and sent reinforcements from Douentza.^[1] On the way, a vehicle hit a mine near the village of Dallah. According to the Malian army, the minelayers opened fire and three minelayers were killed in retaliation.^[2] However, this version of events was contested by Fulani association Tabital Pulaaku and the relatives of the victims, who affirmed that the three men killed were shepherds, including a seven-year-old child.^[3]

In a press release, the Malian army claimed three Malian soldiers were killed in the attack in Boni, and three were injured.^[4] AFP corroborated these statements.^[1]

• 2021 Boni attack