Omar Tchiani
Omar Tchiani | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland | |
| Assumed office 26 July 2023 | |
| Commander of the Nigerien presidential guard | |
| Assumed office 2015 | |
| President | Mahamadou Issoufou Mohamed Bazoum |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Niger National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland |
| Branch/service | Niger Army |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | 2023 Nigerien coup d'état |
Omar Tchiani is a Nigerien army general and the commander of the Nigerien presidential guard.[1] He played a key role in the 2023 Nigerien coup d'état by arresting president Mohamed Bazoum.[2]
References
- ^ "Omar Tchiani: Who is the General spearheading Niger's coup?". APA. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ Aksar, Moussa; Balima, Boureima. "Niger soldiers say President Bazoum's government has been removed". Reuters. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
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