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Niger Coup: Photos Emerge As Islamic Scholars Storm Niamey Amid Military Invasion
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Niger Coup: Photos Emerge As Islamic Scholars Storm Niamey Amid Military Invasion

by  Segun Adeyemi 1 min read

Niger, Niamey - A group of renowned Nigerian Islamic scholars have arrived in Niamey, the capital of the Republic of Niger, as part of efforts to help restore democratic rule to the country after a successful military coup.

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Legit.ng gathered that JIBWIS national chairman, Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, led the Islamic scholars.

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The Nigerian Islamic scholars were led by JIBWIS national chairman, Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, who arrived in Niamey, Niger Republic, on Saturday, August 12. Photo Credit: Mallam Muhammad Sani Isah
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It was gathered that the group had visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier to seek his permission to help intervene and resolve the political impasse in the country.

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.

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