Niger Republic Crisis: FG Expresses Deep Concern Over Security, Politics

The Federal Government, has expressed grave concern over the political and security situation in the Republic of Niger.

The government’s statement is sequel to the gunfire and explosions that occurred in Niamey, the Nigerien capital on Saturday.

The Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey and the presidential palace were said to have been attacked.

With help from Africa Corps, Nigerien security forces drove off coupists who had tried to seize power from the country’s leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani.

The Military Junta in Niger known as the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP), confirmed that personnel within the military forces made attempts to overthrow the junta.

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But in a statement by its spokesperson, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Federal Government is deeply concerned about the current political and security situation in the Republic of Niger.

“It notes that as a neighbor with whom it shares close historical, fraternal and cultural bonds, the Federal Government of Nigeria is keenly desirous to see that peace, security, democracy and development reign supreme in the country.

“It notes that a peaceful, secure and stable situation in Niger will affect positively and directly Nigeria, the sub-region and the Sahel in this respect,” the government said.

The Federal Government further said that any resort to the use of force to settle political differences detracts from the objective.

“It therefore calls on the government and the people of Niger to work together toward an inclusive and participatory return to stability and constitutional order in the interest of the country, regional peace and stability,” the statement read.