There was reported gunshots near the palace of the President of Niger Republic on Wednesday morning.
BBC Hausa reported that embassies of western nations have asked their staff to remain at home.
RFI reported that the gunshot where fire exchange between presidential forces and a battalion that attempted to overthrow the government.
Calm has returned to Niamey, the capital city of the West African nation where a civilian transition between President Mahamadou Issoufou and Mohamed Bazoum is billed to take place soon.
