The Nigerian embassy in Niger Republic has reacted to a viral report that its office was burnt down by angry protesters in Niamey.
In a statement signed by Liti Auwalu for the Nigeria Ambassador to Niger on Saturday, August 12, the embassy noted that there was no such thing.
However, the statement disclosed that protesters tried to gain access to the embassy, which it said the Nigerien military and police managed.
The statement read: “It has been brought to our notice that fake videos showing the torching of the Chancery Building in Niamey by protesters is circulating on various social media platforms.
“The Embassy wishes to inform the general public that even though protesters tried to gain access to the Embassy on July 30, 2023, the Nigerien Military and Police Authorities promptly curtailed the situation.
“At the moment, the embassy is well guarded by the Nigerien Military and other security authorities.
“We reiterate that the videos are fake, and as such, the general public is enjoined to disregard such videos.”
