Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval to Deploy Troops to Benin Republic After Coup Attempt
Nigerian politician Bola Tinubu has requested Senate approval to deploy Nigerian troops to Benin Republic for a peace mission, responding to President Talon's call for support after a failed coup attempt led by rebel soldiers. The joint military force comprising Benin's army and French forces thwarted the coup.
Tinubu's move has sparked debates in the Senate, with concerns raised over Nigeria's involvement in the neighboring country's internal affairs. The Nigerian government previously intervened to prevent the coup, leading to the restoration of order in Benin Republic.
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