Benin Coup Leader Flees to Niger, President Talon Seeks Extradition
The President of Benin Republic has called on neighboring countries to assist in apprehending and extraditing Col. Pascal Tigri, the alleged mastermind behind a failed coup attempt. Tigri reportedly fled Benin Republic to Niger, evading capture.
President Talon emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and extradition requests to prevent destabilization. The situation has escalated with Tigri's escape, urging international cooperation to locate and hand over the suspect.
As of now, there has been no official response from Nigerien authorities regarding the extradition request.
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