Nigeria Deploys Military to Benin to Counter Coup Attempt, Stabilizing Regional Security
Nigeria has intervened in Benin to thwart a coup attempt, deploying fighter jets and troops at the request of the Beninese government. The coup, led by Colonel Pascal Tigri, involved the seizure of the national television station and the suspension of democratic institutions. In response, Nigeria's President Tinubu ordered the Nigerian Air Force to secure Benin's airspace and assist loyalist forces in regaining control. The intervention was coordinated under Benin's leadership, with Nigerian ground forces operating strictly under missions approved by Beninese authorities. Within hours, the coup attempt was neutralized, and order was restored. President Tinubu praised the military's actions, emphasizing their role in defending constitutional order in Benin and stabilizing the region. 
