Nigerian fighter jets launched airstrikes in Benin, disrupting a coup attempt aimed at overthrowing President Patrice Talon. The mutinous soldiers reached close proximity to Talon and clashed with security forces, managing to abduct high-ranking military officials before their eventual release.

The Nigerian intervention was a strategic move to restore order in Benin, a critical West African trade corridor combating jihadist threats. Early Sunday, soldiers from Togbin military base initiated the attack, targeting top military figures. The clashes resulted in casualties and the tragic death of the military chief's spouse.

Despite the tense situation, Nigerian airstrikes neutralized the rebels' armored vehicles without casualties. The coup attempt emphasized Benin's vulnerability and Nigeri

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