Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Nigeria Deploys Troops to Benin After Coup Attempt
Nigeria's Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu's decision to send troops to the Benin Republic.
This comes after Benin's government asked for help to stop an attempted coup on Sunday.
Nigerian fighter jets have already carried out airstrikes to support Benin's government.
The alleged leader of the coup, Colonel Pascal Tigri, is believed to have sought refuge in Togo.
Benin is demanding his extradition, but Togo has not responded.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has also condemned the coup attempt and ordered the deployment of its standby force to Benin.
President Talon of Benin has vowed retribution for those behind the coup attempt.
The situation is tense, and there have been casualties on both sides.
Nigeria's Senate approved President Bola Tinubu's deployment of troops to Benin Republic to assist in quelling an attempted coup.
Benin's government requested 'exceptional and immediate provision of air support' after an attempted coup on Sunday.
Nigerian fighter jets conducted airstrikes to thwart the coup bid, with support from French intelligence and logistical support.
The alleged leader of the coup, Colonel Pascal Tigri, is believed to have sought refuge in Togo, with Benin demanding his extradition.
ECOWAS condemned the coup attempt and ordered the deployment of its standby force to Benin, highlighting regional security concerns.
- Who
- Nigeria's Senate, President Bola Tinubu, Benin's government, and ECOWAS
- What
- Approval and deployment of troops to Benin Republic to assist in quelling an attempted coup
- When
- December 9, 2023
- Where
- Benin Republic
- Why
- To assist in quelling an attempted coup and maintain regional security
Benin Government
Togo Government
Extradition of Coup Leader
Benin Government
Benin demands immediate extradition of Colonel Pascal Tigri from Togo, alleging Togo's involvement in the coup.
Togo Government
Togo has not responded to Benin's demands, and its involvement remains unconfirmed.
- Country Requesting Help
- Benin Republic
- Reason for Deployment
- Attempted coup
- Nigerian Support Provided
- Air support and fighter jets
- Date of Senate Approval
- December 9, 2023
- ECOWAS Response
- Deployment of standby force
- Alleged Coup Leader
- Colonel Pascal Tigri
- Togo's Response
- No immediate comment on extradition request
- Casualties
- Reported on both sides, exact number not specified