News: gunshots at dawn and armored vehicles moving to Niamey
The city of Niamey was the scene of disturbing events at dawn on Thursday. Gunshots rang out in several neighborhoods of the Nigerien capital, causing confusion and concern among the population. Images posted on social networks also show armored vehicles moving through the streets of the city, adding to the tense atmosphere currently reigning in Niger.
According to initial information, these incidents are linked to an escape attempt by ousted president Mohamed Bazoum and his entourage. The ruling junta claims that the deposed head of state and his family tried to flee to Nigeria, with the support of a foreign power. Helicopters would have been planned to pick them up on the outskirts of Niamey. However, the junta describes this attempt as an “irresponsible attitude” and quickly arrested the main instigators of this plan.
For their part, those close to Mohamed Bazoum give a different version. According to them, the deposed president was separated from his wife and son, his cell phones were confiscated, and two of his former bodyguards were arrested. These events occurred at a time when a Nigerien judge had issued a decision demanding the release of the son of the former president, Salem Bazoum. Salem Bazoum’s lawyers have received the order to notify Niger State to demand his immediate release.
This rise in tension occurs in an already very unstable political context in Niger. Since the coup that overthrew the elected president, the country has been plunged into a deep crisis. Uncertainties about the country’s political and economic future are causing concern among the international community.
It is essential to closely monitor the evolution of the situation in Niamey and remain attentive to developments that could have significant consequences for Niger and the region. Political stability and internal security are major issues for the country, which must now find a way out of this crisis and ensure a peaceful future for its population.
In conclusion, recent events in Niamey demonstrate the political and security instability currently reigning in Niger. The attempted escape of overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum and the movement of armored vehicles through the streets of the capital are causing concern among the population and the international community. It is essential to remain attentive to developments in the situation and to support efforts to restore political stability and security in the country.