The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed the cutting off of power supply to Niger republic.
The disconnection was reportedly effected by the TCN, which is directly involved in the transmission of power, on Tuesday night.
A source in the organisation, who pleaded anonymity, confirmed this to Vanguard, adding that the total disconnection is in line with ECOWAS moves to restore democracy in that country.
Meanwhile, West Africa’s regional bloc on Wednesday said a military intervention in junta-ruled Niger was “the last resort”.
“(The) military option is the very last option on the table, the last resort, but we have to prepare for the eventuality,” said Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS commissioner for political affairs, peace and security.
Also, ECOWAS leaders, on Sunday, imposed trade and financial sanctions, giving the coup leaders a week to reinstate Niger’s democratically elected president or face the possible use of force.