The Nigerian embassy in Niger has debunked reports circulating online that its office in Niamey was burned down by protesters.
Recent videos online show what appears to be protesters burning down a building.
The video was circulated online with the narrative that the building is the Nigerian embassy in Niger.
In a statement on Friday signed by Liti I. Auwalu, on behalf of the ambassador, the envoy said though the protesters tried to gain access to the embassy, the Nigerien military and police managed the situation.
Auwalu said the embassy is well guarded, while he added that the circulating videos be disregarded.
“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,” Auwalu said.
”The Embassy wishes to inform the public that even though protesters tried to gain access to the Embassy on 30th July 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 public is enjoined to disregard such videos.”