In his initial statement following the July 26 coup, Tiani justified his actions by claiming to act in the nation’s best interests.

Source: https://www.opinionnigeria.com/strategic-insights-from-the-past-in-the-context-of-nigers-leadership-and-conflict-by-caleb-onah/

Mr Petrini was commenting after a coup d’etat in saw President Mohamed Bazoum replaced by military junta General Abdourahmane Tiani - with the FDCO how advising against all travel to the west African country.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1798565/wagner-group-yevgeny-prigozhin-russia-niger-africa-putin