Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
The Nigerian Government has cut off power supplies to Niger Republic as one of its first step of whipping the country back to line and comply with the tenet of democracy.
The government took the decision days after a military junta ousted Niger’s elected president, Mohamed Bazoum.
Niger’s electricity company, Nigelec, disclosed on Wednesday that the development followed an emergency meeting by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Truth Live News gathered that the cities of Maradi, Zinder and Niamey had power for about an hour before it was switched off for up to five hours.
Power outages are unusual in Niger, which normally has regular and reliable supplies.
Truth Live News also reports that Niger Republic depends on Nigeria for 70 percent of its electricity supply generated from the Kainji Dam.