Protest hits Kano over ECOWAS' planned military intervention in Niger

Protests have hit Kano State over the Economic Community of West African States planned deployment of a standby military force in Niger.

The protesters on Saturday embarked on a demonstration to show their displeasure at the planned military invasion of the Niger Republic. While moving in a procession, they chanted, “Nigeriens are our brothers; Nigeriens are also our family.They displayed Nigerian and Nigerian flags alongside placards, chanting anti-war catchphrases.Consequently, Nigeria cut the electricity supply to Niger.

DAILY POST recalls that on 26 July, the military junta overthrew Niger’s democratically elected President, Mohamed Bazoum.

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