Niger junta identifies its leader as Salou Djibo in statement after seizing power in coup
By APFriday, February 19, 2010
Niger junta identifies its leader as Salou Djibo
NIAMEY, Niger — The junta that seized power in the West African nation of Niger says its leader is squadron chief Salou Djibo.
Armed soldiers stormed the presidential palace Thursday, kidnapping the country’s strongman president. It is not clear where President Mamadou Tandja is.
The soldiers later announced on state TV that the country’s constitution had been suspended and that Niger is now being led by the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy. In a statement Friday, the council said Djibo is its leader and that government business would be handled by heads of government ministries and Niger’s regions until a new government is formed.
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