Nigeria Conducts Airstrikes on Fleeing Coup Plotters in Benin Republic
Nigeria carried out multiple airstrikes on fleeing coup plotters in Benin Republic, targeting the convoy of loyalists led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri. The Nigerian Air Force launched precise airstrikes to foil the military coup attempt, coordinating with Benin's authorities.
The operation aimed to stop the fleeing elements from regrouping and restore order following the failed coup. The airstrikes successfully disabled several armored vehicles and blocked escape routes.
The mission, conducted in line with ECOWAS protocols, prioritized preventing further unrest in the region.
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