“Our contention is that Gen. Tchiani is simply exhibiting the traits of a desperate and sinking military dictator by making spurious allegations against Nigeria, the said in a statement signed by its Chairman, Malam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo. The statement was issued in response to accusation by the Nigerien leader that Nigeria is sponsoring a terrorist group causing mayhem in the northern part of the country.