Niger’s military authorities have introduced new restrictions on goods originating from Nigeria, citing heightened security concerns. The directive, issued by Colonel Mohamed Yacouba Siddo of the Customs Formalities Corporation and shared publicly by security analyst Brant Grant, mandates that all shipments—especially “miscellaneous goods”—must be offloaded and inspected at entry points. “For security requirements, all goods originating from Nigeria, particularly so-called miscellaneous goods, must be unloaded and inspected at the entry offices before any transit formalities,” the notice stated.
The directive adds that goods with proper documentation from recognised discharge ports will only be offloaded at their final destination. Colonel Siddo directed officers to strictly comply and report any challenges. The move comes amid regional tension following the failed coup attempt in Benin and AES claims that eleven Nigerian military personnel were detained in Burkina Faso. The Nigerian Air Force has denied any airspace violation, saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.