The Federal Govt of Nigeria has strongly refuted allegations through Nigerien government that the Lakurawa terrorist crew, allegedly aided through international safety forces, together with Nigerian safety workforce, used to be accountable for the assault at the Niger-Benin oil pipeline on December 13, 2024, in Gaya, Dosso Patch of the Niger Republic.
In a observation issued through the Appearing Spokesperson of the Ministry of Overseas Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the Govt of Nigeria expressed reassurances to the Govt of Niger over the dreadful pipeline assault. On the other hand, it emphasised that the perpetrators have been neither supported nor assisted through Nigerian government.
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“The Government of Nigeria is firmly committed to the fight against terrorism and will neither condone nor support the activities of such groups,” the observation learn.
Moreover, the Federal Govt disregarded claims of French army troops being found in northern Nigeria with the intent to destabilize the Govt of Niger. “These allegations are baseless and should be disregarded entirely,” the observation declared.
The Govt additionally reaffirmed the longstanding cordial dating between Nigeria and France, highlighting that it’s according to mutual recognize, dignity, and non-interference in each and every alternative’s inner affairs. “Nigeria will continue to pursue peaceful means to maintain its cordial relationship with the Republic of Niger for the benefit of the people of both countries,” the observation concluded.