Ex-Army Spokesman Supports Troop Deployment to Benin Republic for Regional Security
Former Nigerian Army spokesperson Brigadier General Usman backs the deployment of troops to Benin Republic after a failed coup attempt, emphasizing the need to prevent the crisis from spilling over into Nigeria. The Senate unanimously approved President Bola Tinubu's request for troop deployment, citing constitutional grounds.
Despite criticism, Senator Godswil Akpabio defended the intervention as necessary for regional security and stability, amidst concerns of external influences.
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