President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally asked the Senate to approve the deployment of Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin as part of a peacekeeping mission following the attempted coup in the neighbouring country.
The request, conveyed in a letter to the upper chamber, comes amid heightened tension in Cotonou after an attack on President Patrice Talon’s residence in the Le Guézo area early Sunday.
DAILY POST earlier reported that a group of soldiers, allegedly led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, attempted to overthrow the government and briefly seized control of the national television station.
In the wake of the unrest, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it coordinated with Beninese authorities as part of efforts to prevent further escalation and support the country’s legitimate government.
Tinubu’s request is expected to be deliberated upon by the Senate in the coming days.
