The person at the center of this case
4 United States Special Forces soldiers
Cold Case · Open
ISSA BARREY
Issa Barrey is wanted for questioning in connection with the October 4, 2017, ambush of a U.S. Special Forces convoy near Tongo Tongo, Niger, which resulted in the deaths of 4 American soldiers. Barrey has ties to Meneka, Mali, and may be residing in the Mali-Niger border region. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Tongo Tongo, Niger
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Case Summary
Issa Barrey is wanted for questioning in connection with the October 4, 2017, ambush of a U.S. Special Forces convoy near Tongo Tongo, Niger, which resulted in the deaths of 4 American soldiers. Barrey has ties to Meneka, Mali, and may be residing in the Mali-Niger border region. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Timeline of Events
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2017-10-04
U.S. Special Forces convoy ambush
Ambush of a U.S. Special Forces team convoy near Tongo Tongo, Niger, resulting in 4 American soldiers killed
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Issa Barrey, also known as Abou Zoubeir or Issa Barre, wanted for questioning
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location
Lead #2Suspect has ties to Meneka, Mali and may be residing along Mali-Niger border
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evidence
Lead #3Suspect considered armed and dangerous
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:303
Started:October 4, 2017
Last Updated:April 26, 2026