Tinubu Orders Nigerian Military to Thwart Benin Coup Attempt
The Nigerian Presidency disclosed that Bola Tinubu instructed Nigeria's military to intervene and foil a coup in Benin, where rogue officials sought to seize power. Following a distress call from Benin's President Patrice Talon, Tinubu deployed air and ground troops to assist in securing the country.
The failed coup was condemned by ECOWAS for its assault on democracy. The coup attempt in Benin involved soldiers led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, who declared the removal of President Talon.
The incident highlights regional security concerns and the importance of upholding democratic principles.
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