The army of Nigeria has stated that it has not received a directive “to begin military action against the military junta in Niger.”
The armed forces could not launch a mission on behalf of the regional organization, Ecowas, without the heads of state’s authorization, a spokesperson said in a statement in response to a news that Nigerian soldiers were mobilizing in anticipation.
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According to Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, the military option in Niger was the last resort in the event that all other measures proved unsuccessful in changing the course of events.
In order to “submit their plans” to the leaders of the area, military leaders are currently gathering in Abuja, Nigeria.