The ECOWAS has defended Nigeria against the claim by the Niger Republic military junta that the country was working with France to destabilise its territoryAccording to the regional bloc, the allegations by the Niger Republic were unfounded and lacked substantial evidenceECOWAS explained that Nigeria has been a supporter of peace and stability in the region and extolled its contributions to peacekeeping missions across AfricaThe Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has come out in support of the Nigerian government,

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has rejected claims that Nigeria and other member states are involved in sponsoring terrorism. In a statement issued on Thursday, ECOWAS expressed its support for Nigeria’s peacekeeping initiatives and condemned the allegations as unfounded.

Nigeria's government has rejected claims by Niger Republic's leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, who said there was a French military camp in Borno State.

The Nigerian government has strongly dismissed allegations made by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the military leader of Niger Republic, accusing it of conspiring with France to destabilise Niger and its neighbours.

Nigerian Government has rejected allegations against it by the military leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani. The Government said that Tchiani’s allegations are not only unfounded but also a dangerous attempt to divert attention from his administration’s shortcomings.