Benin‘s government on Sunday announced it successfully prevented an attempted coup in the economic capital, Cotonou, resulting in the arrest of thirteen individuals linked to the plot [[2]]. The detained individuals, comprised of military personnel-including one previously discharged soldier-are suspected of orchestrating the overthrow attempt, according to security sources. This comes amid a recent wave of political instability across West Africa,where several nations have experienced military takeovers in recent years [[1]].
Benin authorities have arrested twelve military personnel following a thwarted coup attempt in the economic capital, Cotonou, on Sunday, according to military and security sources. The government confirmed it successfully prevented the power grab.
Sources indicate that a total of thirteen individuals were detained in connection with the attempted coup. One source clarified that “all of those arrested are military personnel, including one who had previously been discharged.” Another security source stated that those responsible for orchestrating the attempted overthrow are among those in custody.
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