Nigeria sends troops to Benin to remove coup plotters

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu deployed fighter jets and ground troops to Benin to thwart a coup attempt, following requests for assistance from Benin’s government. The troops dislodged coup plotters from key locations, as Benin President Patrice Talon vowed to punish the perpetrators. ECOWAS and the African Union condemned the coup attempt, with ECOWAS deploying troops to support Benin’s government and preserve constitutional order amidst preparations for the upcoming presidential election.

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