A Minister of Finance of Niger has been given two days to account for all money stolen by corrupt politicians or faces firing squad.
This comes after Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane, the Niger coup leader announced that the constitution has been abolished after holding President Mohamed Bazoum in custody.
On Wednesday along with nine other soldiers in uniform standing behind Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane, he said “We, the defence and security forces… have decided to put an end to the regime you know.
“This follows the continuing deterioration of the security situation and poor economic and social governance.”
The heads of the ministries would handle day-to-day operations, he added, adding that all of the nation’s institutions had been suspended.
In a new update on the Niger coup, the Finance Minster life is on the line after the coup leader gave him ultimatum to account for the funds used by the overthrown government.
In a video sighted, Abubakar Sani Bello, the Finance Minister seated at press conference could be seen shedding tears following the directive from Amadou Abdramane.
Watch the video below;
A Minister of Finance in Niger Republic has been given 48 hours by the Coup leaders to account for all the monies stolen from the people or face death by firing squad
I wish Kenya held leaders accountable this way
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Previously, InsightNewsgh.com reported that citizens of Niger stormed the streets to vandalize government properties and attack politicians, pelting with stones after the coup.
In viral video, some citizens were seen assaulting and disgracing corrupt politicians after the military announced the coup on national TV.
On national television, soldiers in the nation of Niger in West Africa announced a coup.
They claimed to have closed the country’s borders, dissolved the constitution, and suspended all institutions.
Since early on Wednesday, soldiers from the presidential guard have been keeping Niger President Mohamed Bazoum in custody.
In a phone call, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured him of Washington’s “unwavering support.”
Also claiming to have spoken with the president, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres offered the UN’s full support.
