A failed coup attempt in the Benin Republic has sparked a manhunt for the alleged mastermind, Lt. Colonel Pascal Tigri, who is believed to have fled to neighboring Togo. Security analyst Brant Philip said intelligence sources indicate that Tigri escaped Benin shortly after the botched operation and is now hiding in Lomé, the capital of Togo.
Benin’s authorities declared Lt. Col. Tigri and two other soldiers wanted after they allegedly tried to overthrow President Patrice Talon’s administration on Sunday. Constitutional officials said the officer is being sought for his direct role in orchestrating and coordinating the coup attempt. The trio fled immediately after their plot collapsed, prompting a search operation by Benin’s security agencies.
The situation was confirmed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who stated that the coup attempt had failed and that the ring leader, Lt. Col. Tigri, was on the run. Benin’s security forces continue to hunt the remaining suspects, focusing on apprehending those involved in the attempted overthrow.
The failed coup has highlighted ongoing security challenges in the region. Although Benin has enjoyed relative stability under President Talon, the recent events have raised concerns about the country’s political stability. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, urging calm and stability.
The search for Lt. Col. Tigri and the other suspects remains ongoing, with security agencies working to bring those responsible for the attempted coup to justice. Benin’s government has assured its citizens and the international community that it is committed to maintaining stability and security. As the situation unfolds, the region stays on high alert, awaiting a resolution.
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