French Troop Withdrawal from Niger Sparks Fears of Violence in Northern Nigeria

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There are indications of a possible spillover of violence into Northern Nigeria following the withdrawal of French troops from Niger Republic.

Experts say the withdrawal will weaken Niger’s defence architecture, making the neighbouring country more vulnerable to terror attacks.French troops’ withdrawal will pose a challenge to Niger in their fight against terror groups,” said Dr. Abdullahi Mohammed Jabi, secretary general of the International Institute of Professional Security .

Jabi warned that the development could make Niger a target for terrorist groups, similar to what has happened in Libya. He called on the Nigerian government to strengthen border surveillance and fortification to prevent any spillover violence.

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