Niger Foils Military Mutiny Attempt in Niamey
Niger’s government announced it successfully foiled an attempted military mutiny that occurred overnight in Niamey, the capital. Heavy gunfire was reported around 12:20 am at the 101 Military Camp near Diori Hamani International Airport.
General Salifou Modi, Niger’s Defence Minister, stated that a group of soldiers took some of their colleagues hostage during the incident. However, government forces responded swiftly, managing to restore calm and order.
Modi declared that the mutiny attempt was crushed and normalcy had returned to the capital. Prior to the government’s statement, there was uncertainty regarding the source of the gunfire, and no official explanation had been provided.
The Defence Minister did not confirm any casualties, but Reuters cited security sources indicating an attack at Niamey’s airport and an attempt to breach the presidential palace.
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