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“WE HAVEN’T RECEIVED ORDER TO COMMENCE MILITARY ACTION AGAINST NIGER JUNTAS” – DEFENCE HQS

Defence Headquarters, Abuja has denied news mailing around that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) is assembling its forces for military action in the Republic of Niger. Adding that "Military option was the last option to be taken in case every other option fails to reverse the situation and return the Government of Republic of Niger to constitutional order." In a statement by the Acting Director, Defence Information (DDI), Brigadier General Tukur Gusau on Wednesday explained that the military's attention was drawn to "an online report" that such action has...