Nigeria Govt Dismises Allegations of Plot to Destabilize Niger Govt
Abuja (Core Reporters) The government of Nigeria has dismissed allegations by the Nigerien authorities alleging that the Lakurawa terrorist group, with the help of foreign security forces, including Nigerian security forces, were responsible for the attack on the Niger-Benin oil pipeline on December 13, 2024.
A statement by the acting spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa said, Nigeria government strongly condemned the attacked in Gaya, Dosso Region of Niger Republic, saying that the administtation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is strongly committed to the fight against terrorism and will not condone or support the activities of such groups.
Recall that earlier on December 13, 2024 a terrorist group.Lakurawa had carried out an attack on the Niger-Benin oil pipeline in Gaya, Dosso Region of the west African country.
The statement said, “The Government of Nigeria condoles with the Government of Niger over the unfortunate attack on the oil pipeline, but informs that the perpetrators were neither backed nor assisted by Nigerian authorities. The Government of Nigeria is strongly committed to the fight against terrorism and will not condone or support the activities of such groups.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria also expresses very serious concern and states categorically that there are no French military troops in the northern part of the country preparing to destabilize the Government of Niger. These allegations are unfounded and should be discarded in their entirety.
“It is important to state that the relationship between Nigeria and France has always been cordial, and it is guided by mutual respect, dignity, and non-interference in each other’s internal affairs. Nigeria will continue to explore all peaceful means to maintain its cordial relationship with the Republic of Niger for the benefit of the people of both countries,” the statement said.
