The Nigerien military and Police have foiled an attempt to burn down the Nigerian Embassy in Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic.
In a press statement issued on Friday, signed by Dr Liti I. Auwalu on behalf of the Ambassador, the Nigerian Embassy denied a viral report that angry protesters burned the Chancery building.
The statement explained that even though the protesters tried to gain access to the embassy, the Nigerien security agents managed the situation and dispersed the protesters.
It added that the Embassy is well-guarded by the Nigerien military and other security authorities.
The statement reads: “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.”
