ECOWAS Deploys Standby Force to Benin After Foiled Coup Attempt

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) deployed a standby force to Benin after a foiled coup attempt. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu confirmed the Nigerian Air Force's assistance in securing Benin's airspace.

Troops were mobilized to protect strategic locations and counter any armed elements destabilizing the situation. President Patrice Talon assured the nation that the attempted takeover had been dismantled.

Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri declared a false government overthrow. Nigerian ground troops were deployed to support Benin's government.