Niger Junta Regains Control as Gunshots, Explosions Rock Presidential Palace, Airport in Coup Scare
Sunday Ehigiator Niger Republic’s junta said yesterday it “gradually took back control” after mutinying soldiers attacked key sites around the capital, including the presidential palace, after the city was rocked
Niger's military junta announced on Sunday that it had regained control following a mutiny by soldiers targeting key locations in the capital, Niamey. The unrest erupted around 1:00 am local time, with heavy gunfire and explosions reported at Base 101 and other sensitive sites. The presidential palace and national television were initially blocked by soldiers, but the presidential guard managed to repel the insurgents.
Niger's Defence Minister, General Salifou Mody, stated that the military swiftly contained the situation and retook control of the affected areas, urging citizens to remain calm. An African diplomat in Niamey confirmed that the presidential guard remained loyal to the ruling general, Abdourahamane Tiani. The unrest followed two jihadist attacks on Niamey airport in the past year, perpetrated by rival militant groups.
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