The Nigerian embassy in the Niger Republic has refuted a widely circulated story that demonstrators in Niamey, Niger, set fire to the embassy.
This was said in a statement provided to our correspondent on Saturday and signed by Liti Auwalu on behalf of the Nigerian Ambassador to Niger.
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The statement added that despite the demonstrators’ attempts to enter the embassy, the situation was controlled by the Nigerien military and police, and that the mission is well-guarded.
The statement read, “It has been brought to our notice that fake videos showing the torching of the Chancery Building in Niamey by protesters is circulating on various social media platforms.
“The Embassy wishes to inform the general public that even though protesters tried to gain access to the Embassy on July 30, 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.”
