The Nigerien government has accused Nigerian security officials and others of involvement in attacks on the Niger-Benin pipeline in the Dosso region, near the towns of Dioundiou, Lido, and Karakara.
On Wednesday, December 18, Niger’s Foreign Affairs Ministry summoned the chargé d’affaires (diplomatic representative) of the Nigerian embassy in Niamey to protest alleged attempts to destabilise the country.
According to state broadcaster RTN, the attacks were organised from Nigeria with the participation of “fugitives from the former regime” in Niger. These individuals, reportedly collaborating with certain Nigerian officials, are accused of orchestrating “subversive acts” to destabilise Niger by inciting violence in its towns and villages.
The Nigerien government denounced the actions as “abject attacks” and “shameful attempts to destabilise a brother country.” It also criticised the “complicit silence” of Nigerian authorities in addressing these acts, despite their public commitments to normalise bilateral relations.
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In addition to the pipeline sabotage, Niger expressed concerns about foreign forces near its borders, including camps reportedly being constructed in Gigani and Gidan Kata on the Nigerian side.
Despite these challenges, Niger reaffirmed its dedication to maintaining peace and security and to cooperating with “peace-loving countries” in a spirit of mutual respect.
Relations between Niger and Nigeria have remained strained since the military coup in Niger in July 2023. Following the coup, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), led by Nigeria, imposed sanctions, including border closures and the suspension of electricity supplies to Niger.
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