Heavy gunshots, explosions in Niger capital
READ ALSO: Insecurity: Reps seek stronger ties with Niger Republic to tackle banditry in Sokoto, Sahel Region Wasim Nasir, a French journalist who has been reporting on violence in the Sahel, posted on X that Saturday’s attack is likely a “coup d’état” and/or a settling of scores between military personnel.
Reuters reported that Bana Ibrahim, a member of Niger’s Bureau of the Consultative Council, announced the attack on Facebook.
Saturday’s attack, which observers said lasted for about two hours, targeted the airport and security perimeter near the presidency.
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