I Commend Nigerian Troops For Preventing Coup In Benin Republic – Tinubu

Posted by: Folamidavid in Politics Dec 8, 2025

Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Nigerian Armed Forces for their swift intervention in Benin Republic following an attempted military coup in the neighbouring country. He recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, the Government of Benin formally requested Nigeria’s military assistance in two separate communications after coup plotters led by Col. Pascal Tigri announced the suspension of democratic institutions.

Tinubu added that, acting on the request, he ordered Nigerian Air Force fighter jets to take control of Benin’s airspace and help in flushing out the mutineers from strategic locations, including the national broadcaster and a military camp.

“Today, the Nigerian armed forces stood gallantly as a defender and protector of constitutional order in the Republic of Benin on the invitation of the government.

Our armed forces acted within the ambit of the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance.

They have helped stabilise a neighbouring country and have made us proud of their commitment to sustaining our democratic values and ideals since 1999. Nigeria stands firmly with the government and people of the Republic of Benin.”

WOW.