The Nigerian Ambassador to Niger Republic, Litti Auwalu has dismissed a video purportedly showing the country’s Embassy in Niamey set ablaze by pro-coup protesters.
A statement signed by the Ambassador says the Chancery is well guarded by the Nigerien Military and Police
The statement reads: “It has been brought to our notice that fake videos showing the torching of the Chancery Building in Niamey by protesters are circulating on various social media platforms.”
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“The Embassy wishes to inform the general public that even though protesters tried to gain access to the Embassy on 30″ July 2023, the Nigerien Military and Police Authorities promptly curtailed the situation.
“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.”
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
