Summary
Nigeria sent fighter jets and ground troops to Benin in response to a request for help in stopping a coup attempt. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu confirmed the intervention to support Benin after Beninese President Patrice Talon asked for assistance. The coup attempt, which occurred ahead of Benin's upcoming presidential election, has been condemned by regional organizations.
Key Facts
- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu sent military forces to Benin to help stop a coup attempt.
- Benin's President Patrice Talon requested help from Nigeria to deal with the coup.
- Nigerian fighter jets first entered Benin to take control of the air space.
- Ground troops from Nigeria followed to protect constitutional institutions in Benin.
- President Talon said his security forces managed to block the coup attempt.
- Fourteen people have been arrested in connection with the coup attempt.
- ECOWAS, a regional group, decided to send additional troops from several countries to support Benin.
- The coup attempt took place before Benin's presidential election, set for April.
