At 11:20 local time on August 29, the National Television of the Niger broadcast a statement from the Ministry of Defense of Nepal. The Nepalese Ministry of Defense said in a statement that some soldiers at the 101 military base in the capital Niamey attempted to launch a mutiny on the same day, and the situation has now been brought under control. The statement called on the local people to remain calm and carry out production and life normally. The Nepalese Ministry of Defense statement said, “The rebels held some of their companions in the barracks at Niamey 101 Air Force Base and opened fire at some sensitive locations in Niamey. The rapid response of the defense and security forces stopped this movement and gradually regained control of these locations.”

At 11:20 local time on August 29, the National Television of the Niger broadcast a statement from the Ministry of Defense of Nepal. The Nepalese Ministry of Defense said in a statement that some soldiers at the 101 military base in the capital Niamey attempted to launch a mutiny on the same day, and the situation has now been brought under control. The statement called on the local people to remain calm and carry out production and life normally. The Nepalese Ministry of Defense statement said, “The rebels held some of their companions in the barracks at Niamey 101 Air Force Base and opened fire at some sensitive locations in Niamey. The rapid response of the defense and security forces stopped this movement and gradually regained control of these locations.”