Rephrased version: Shehu Sani, a former Nigerian Senator, has raised concerns regarding the detention of Niger President Mohamed Bazoum by members of the Presidential Guard.

Disgruntled guards sealed off access to the president’s residence and offices after being issued an ultimatum by the Nigerien Army….CONTINUE READING

Talks broke down between the army and Bazoum, leading to the guards’ refusal to release the President, hinting at an attempted coup.

Sani took to Twitter to express his worries about the alleged military coup in Niger Republic and questioned the reasons behind democracy’s failures in the West African region.