The management of the Nigerian embassy in Niger has dispelled the rumour that its office was burnt down by some protesting Nigeriens.
This followed claims that the embassy was razed by some angry Nigeriens protesting against Nigeria’s position on the ongoing crisis in the country.
In a statement, Ishaku Liti Auwalu, on behalf of Ali Mohammed Magashi, a non-career Nigerian Ambassador to Niger, said it was untrue that the embassy had been burnt, and that protesters attempted to force their way into the embassy on July 30.
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“It has been brought to our notice that fake videos showing the torching of the Chancery Building in Niamey by protesters is circulating on various social media platforms,” the statement reads.
“The Embassy wishes to inform the general public that even though protesters tried to gain access to the Embassy on July 30, 2023, the Nigerien Military and Police Authorities promptly curtailed the situation.
The press release.
“At the moment, the Embassy is well guarded by the Nigerien Military and other Security Authorities.
“We reiterate that the videos are fake and as such the general public is enjoined to disregard such videos.”
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There has been less peace in the West African country since a military junta led by General Abdourahmane displaced the democratically-elected government of Mohamed Bazoum.
The country is at the centre of international conversations and pressure from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to return to democracy.
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