…says Niger ‘too’ big for Military counter
By Udesinanna Stephen
Amidst the tension in Niger Republic and the proposed military force against the Junta Coup executors by the Economic Community Of West Africa States, ECOWAS, Senator Shehu Sani, has alerted that “there are an estimated 303,000 Nigerian refugees being hosted in Niger republic.”
Shehu revealed this recently on his Twitter page @ShehuSani.
According to him, these people were chased out by Boko Haram, Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP and Bandits from Northern Nigeria, adding that Nigeria Government should consider receiving them regardless of the sanctions.
In his words, “There are an estimated 303,000 Nigerian refugees being hosted in Niger republic. These are people who were chased out by Boko Haram and Bandits from Northern Nigeria.
“While sanctions are imposed on Niger republic, Nigerian Government must be well prepared to receive back this refugees, in case the Niger Military Junta decides to expel them.” He said.
He also cautioned ECOWAS on its decision to use military force to overturn the military government in Niger, saying that it is not an easy task.
“Using Military force to dislodge a Military Government in a country larger than the size of Nigeria is not going to be a Tea party. ECOWAS should be careful not to be pushed and left alone in the Sahara Desert. The West interest is Ukraine, not the Niger Republic.” He contends.
