Nigerian Embassy in Niger Republic Reacts to Alleged Plot to Shoot Down Tinubu’s Plane

The Nigerian Embassy in Niger Republic has vehemently denied any involvement in a reported plot by the military junta to prevent President Bola Tinubu’s jet from using the country’s airspace. This announcement comes amidst growing tensions in the region following the recent coup in Niger.

Former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, took to social media to clarify the situation. In a tweet, Ahmad stated, “The Embassy of Nigeria in Niger Republic has denied the fake reports that the military junta prohibited President Bola Tinubu’s jet from flying in its airspace.”

The reported incident suggested that the military junta had allegedly redirected the presidential jet carrying President Bola Tinubu to leave Niger Republic’s airspace, potentially putting the aircraft at risk of being shot down.

The junta’s actions are believed to be closely tied to President Tinubu’s and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) stance against the recent coup in Niger. The military had ousted former President Bazoum, citing concerns over the mismanagement of the country’s resources as their primary motivation for the coup.