Former militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has vowed to defeat the Niger Republic military alongside his men.
OsunDailyNG recalls that Dokubo had last month (July) raised a private army consisting of over 300 militants, which sparked outrage online.
The ex-militant leader said he and his comrades were working for President Bola Tinubu, and anyone seeking his downfall would be smashed.
In a video shared online, Dokubo said he and his men are capable of defeating the Niger Republic if the Federal Government commissions and gives them the go-ahead.
He noted that the army in the Niger military are no match to his gang, adding that they would defeat them and restore democracy to the country.
Military Invasion Of Niger Republic Still Possible
Meanwhile, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has said the military intervention of the Niger Republic is still possible until civilian democratic governance is sustained.
OsunDailyNG reports that the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, stated this during an interview with Al Jazeera on Tuesday evening.
The presidential spokesman said ECOWAS is determined to ensure that ousted Niger Republic President, Mohamed Bazoum, is returned to power and democratic rule returns to the West African country.
Ngelale said the additional sanctions imposed on Niger by ECOWAS are proof that the commission is focused on a diplomatic approach before resorting to the use of force as a last option.
