Tension Escalates as Niger Army Denies Nigerian Soldiers Access to Bosso
In the aftermath of ECOWAS sanctions and the declaration of potential military action, Nigeria and Niger find themselves in a delicate situation. As a result, Nigerian soldiers are facing an unfortunate setback as they have been denied access to Bosso town to source items for their daily lives and basic provisions.
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Tension Escalates as Niger Army Denies Nigerian Soldiers Access to Bosso
The neighbouring towns of Malam Fatori in Nigeria and Bosso in Niger, which were once connected by a friendly daily interaction between Nigerian Army soldiers and Niger Republic soldiers in Bosso, are now experiencing heightened tension and hostility due to recent events.
In the aftermath of ECOWAS sanctions and the declaration of potential military action, Nigeria and Niger find themselves in a delicate situation. As a result, Nigerian soldiers are facing an unfortunate setback as they have been denied access to Bosso town to source items for their daily lives and basic provisions.
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Tension Escalates: Niger Army Denies Nigerian Soldiers Access to Bosso
The neighbouring towns of Malam Fatori in Nigeria and Bosso in Niger, which were once connected by a friendly daily interaction between Nigerian Army soldiers and Niger Republic soldiers in Bosso, are now… pic.twitter.com/Fi66u2bXnp
— Zagazola (@ZagazOlaMakama) August 3, 2023
BREAKING: Tension heightens as Tinubu allegedly sent Nigerian military to attack Niger
According to Nigerian investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, has alleged that, President Bola Tinubu, who is also the Chairman of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has reportedly sent Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to attack Niger Republic.
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Hundeyin, in a tweet on Wednesday, claimed that the Nigerian military is currently being mobilised to Sokoto in the northwest, to launch an air offensive on Niger.
David Hundeyin, who made the revelation in separate tweets, wrote;
“You currently have 300,000 Nigerian refugees living in Niger. You did not consider that before sending the NAF to attack Niger. What is the fate of those 300,000 Nigerians whom you couldn’t protect?”
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“If the Nigerièns use them for reprisal, what will happen? Una dey craze?.
NEWS WEEK NIGERIA had earlier reported that military junta has seized power in Niger Republic.
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