Nigeria has reportedly cut off electricity supply to neighbouring Niger Republic as part of sanctions against the soldiers who last week executed a coup in the country.
It was gathered that though blackouts are not unusual in Niger Republic, power is only on for roughly an hour at a period for residents of the cities of Niamey, Maradi, and Zinder before being shut off for up to five hours.
The electricity organization of Niger, Nigelec said the current power outage being experienced in the country is a result of Nigeria halting supply to its northern neighbour.
A BBC source also said the supply to Niger was cut on Tuesday following a directive from Nigeria’s presidency.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has however declined to comment on the power cuts in Niger according to Arise TV.
