Nigerian Jets Strike Benin in Response to Coup Plot, Bola Tinubu Commends Military's Swift Action
Nigerian jets were deployed to strike targets in Benin following a coup plot, with Bola Tinubu praising Nigeria's military response. Benin's President, Patrice Talon, denounced the coup attempt, resulting in arrests including coup leader Pascal Tigri.
The incident led to sporadic gunfire in Cotonou, with Talon vowing to punish the soldiers involved. The Nigerian Air Force's intervention was in response to urgent requests from Benin's government to safeguard constitutional order and national security.
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