Nigeria Intervenes in Benin Coup Crisis with Airstrikes

Nigeria launched airstrikes in Benin to counter a coup attempt, as confirmed by the Beninese government. The coup plotters kidnapped a Beninese general and colonel, both of whom were freed on Monday morning. This marks Nigeria's significant military intervention to uphold democratic governance in the region.

Nigeria executed a series of airstrikes in Benin on Sunday to thwart an ongoing coup attempt, as disclosed by Benin's government after its council of ministers convened on Monday.

The official statement further revealed that the coup conspirators had abducted a Beninese military general and a colonel, but the two were liberated on Monday morning.

This intervention underscores Nigeria's commitment to maintaining stability and democracy in the region, as other international parties closely monitor the situation.

(With inputs from agencies.)