Nigerian Government Closes All Border Posts With Niger Republic Over Military Coup | Sahara Reporters

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The Nigerian government through the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially announced the closure of all land borders linking Nigeria with the Niger Republic due to the recent coup d’etat in the West African country. The NCS’ acting Controller General, Bashir Adewale, made this known on Friday during a visit to the Jibia border in Katsina. Adewale said the decision for the total blockage of the borders was to comply with the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS)’s directive to suspend the movement of cargo until further notice.

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The NCS’ acting Controller General, Bashir Adewale, made this known on Friday during a visit to the Jibia border in Katsina. The acting Controller General said the decision was taken in the interest of peace and stability between the two countries. Some of the sanctions from ECOWAS are the suspension of trade, diplomacy and financial services to the country; a no-fly zone has also been declared over Niger and its military hierarchy.

 

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