Nigeria has warned against the use of force to settle
political disputes in the Niger Republic after the ruling military junta said
soldiers within its military forces attempted a coup.
Gunfire and explosions were heard in several parts of
Niamey, Niger’s capital, early Saturday as attackers targeted the city’s Diori
Hamani International Airport.
The airport houses an air force base, a major military
installation, and is located about 10km from the presidential palace.
The assailants reportedly also attempted to breach the
security perimeter around the presidency.
It is the third attack on the airport this year.
In a statement on Sunday, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, spokesperson of
Nigeria’s foreign ministry, said the country was concerned about the political
and security situation in Niger.
Adeniyi said Nigeria hopes for peace, security, democracy
and development in the neighbouring country.
“The Government of Nigeria views with deep concern the
current political and security situation in the Republic of Niger,” the
statement reads.
“It notes that, as a neighbour with which it shares close
historical, fraternal and cultural bonds, the Federal Government of Nigeria is
keenly desirous to see that peace, security, democracy and development reign
supreme in the country.
“In this regard, it notes that a peaceful, secure and stable
situation in Niger will impact positively and directly on Nigeria, the
sub-region and the Sahel. Any resort to the use of force to settle political
differences detracts from this objective.”
Nigeria urged Niger authorities to work towards an
“inclusive and participatory” return to stability and constitutional order in
the interest of regional peace.
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