A delegation from the West African bloc ECOWAS arrived in Niger on Saturday for talks with the military officers who have seized power, in the country.

Niger’s governing military council confirmed the arrival of the ECOWAS representatives, headed by former Nigerian leader Abdulsalami Abubakar. A plane carrying the delegation landed in the capital Niamey, a day after the bloc’s military chiefs said they were ready to intervene to reinstate Bazoum.

Earlier in the week, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) agreed to activate a “standby force” as a last resort to restore democracy in Niger after generals toppled and detained Bazoum on July 26.

A previous ECOWAS delegation led by Abubakar earlier this month tried and failed to meet Bazoum and the coup leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani.

Similarly, Burkina Faso and Mali have deployed warplanes to Niger Republic following the Economic Community of West Africa's possible armed intervention to restore democracy in Niger Republic.

Niger television station reported joint efforts by Mali and Burkina Faso in support of Niger and the deployment of warplanes within Niger’s borders on Friday.