The president of the Niger Republic has come under fire from former Nigerian senator Shehu Sani for reportedly aiding in the formation of the terrorist group Lakurawa. On his verified Twitter account, Sani described the accusations as “baseless” and devoid of trustworthy information.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Sani emphasized the agony and bloodshed that Nigerians have experienced over the past ten years, highlighting the serious and protracted effects of terrorism on the country. He maintained that harboring or supporting any terrorist organization was “inconceivable” for a country dealing with kidnappings, insurgencies, and other types of terrorism.
“These allegations are wild conjectures, hollow, superstitious, and imaginary conspiracy theories,” Sani said, dismissing the Nigerien President’s statements as unfounded and lacking credibility.
The former senator urged both nations to move beyond accusations and work towards strengthening their collaboration in the fight against terrorism. “The way forward is for Niger and Nigeria to work together in confronting and extinguishing the common threat,” he stated.
Sani’s remarks come amidst heightened tensions and strained diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Niger following recent political and security developments in the region. The allegations from Niger’s President have sparked significant debate, with many observers questioning the basis for such claims.
Nigeria, like several West African nations, has faced severe challenges posed by terrorism, particularly from groups like Boko Haram and Islamic State-affiliated factions. The country has invested heavily in military operations and regional alliances to counter these threats.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
