Dele Momodu Escapes Benin Coup Attempt, President Talon Condemns Plot
Dele Momodu, a former Nigerian presidential aspirant, shared his escape from an attempted coup in Benin led by a group of soldiers. President Patrice Talon of Benin condemned the coup attempt, which aimed to overthrow the government.
The Nigerian Armed Forces swiftly intervened to foil the coup, with Talon expressing relief at the failed attempt. The coup plotters vowed to punish Talon, who is due to hand over power in April 2026.
The incident highlighted the importance of regional security cooperation in West Africa.
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