The coup plotter was intentional about it but what is not clear to me is the reason behind this coup, at this point, France should desist from staging an attack, or the matter will be escalated further, on the other hand, Niger will not become a military state, two failed attempts against Bazoum is a red flag that there's something he did wrong
“Niger coup makers say ousted govt ‘authorised French attack to free Bazoum’ - Al Jazeera English”
“Niger coup makers say ousted govt ‘authorised French attack to free Bazoum’ - Al Jazeera English”