Niger guards repel attempted palace attack in Niamey
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- Gunfire erupts near Niger presidential palace.
- Niger forces repel armed assault on presidential palace.
- Insurgents clash with security forces in Niamey.
- Niger launches crackdown after attempted palace breach.
Presidential guard units in Niger repelled an assault on the presidential palace in the capital city of Niamey after "insurgents from within the armed forces" attempted to breach the secured perimeter, according to military and security sources.
The pre-dawn clash triggered heavy gunfire and explosions across multiple sectors of the capital, concentrating near key administrative and strategic military installations.
"The presidential guard repelled insurgents from within the armed forces who attempted to enter the presidential palace," a security official confirmed, noting that defensive sweeps were ongoing across the city.
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Gunfire reported near airport
Eyewitnesses reported sustained, heavy gunfire starting in the early morning hours. In addition to the presidential palace, fighting broke out in the airport district near Base 101, a crucial military facility hosting defense assets.
State television broadcasting went completely offline during the peak of the clashes before service returned shortly after 10:00 a.m. local time.
Security sources stated that loyalist military forces quickly launched countermeasures, neutralizing a number of the assailants while forcing the remaining attackers to flee. Authorities have expanded security checkpoints and searches throughout Niamey to track down fleeing suspects.
