Responding to the coup attempt in Benin Republic, the Nigerian Government has dispatched fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic, security sources confirmed.
The jets, which departed from Lagos earlier in the day, were sighted conducting operations within Beninese airspace as Nigeria ramps up aerial surveillance over the fast-changing political and security landscape in the neighbouring country.
Security officials said the deployment is part of Nigeria’s precautionary strategy to evaluate possible regional implications and safeguard its national security interests amid the uncertainty in Cotonou.
“The aircraft have already arrived in Benin Republic. Nigeria is closely monitoring developments and assessing potential risks,” a senior security source disclosed, stressing that the mission is not offensive but a strategic response to unfolding events.
The coup in Benin was orchestrated by Lt. Pascal Tigri, who announced the dissolution of state institutions and assumed full control of the government. The development adds to the rising wave of unconstitutional power seizures across West Africa, heightening regional stability concerns.
In a statement, the coup leaders—operating under the name Military Committee for Rebuilding—declared the suspension of the November 2025 constitution, dissolution of all state institutions, suspension of political party activities, and closure of all land, sea, and air borders until further notice.
Nigeria shares an extensive and porous border with Benin, making instability in the country an immediate security concern for Abuja.
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerian government had yet to issue an official statement. However, military insiders said aerial surveillance and intelligence monitoring will continue “until the situation becomes clearer
in response to Sunday’s military coup that ousted President Patrice Talon, multiple credible security sources confirmed.
The jets, which departed from Lagos earlier in the day, were sighted conducting operations within Beninese airspace as Nigeria ramps up aerial surveillance over the fast-changing political and security landscape in the neighbouring country.
Security officials told Zagazola Makama that the deployment is part of Nigeria’s precautionary strategy to evaluate possible regional implications and safeguard its national security interests amid the uncertainty in Cotonou.
“The aircraft have already arrived in Benin Republic. Nigeria is closely monitoring developments and assessing potential risks,” a senior security source disclosed, stressing that the mission is not offensive but a strategic response to unfolding events.
The coup in Benin was orchestrated by Lt. Pascal Tigri, who announced the dissolution of state institutions and assumed full control of the government. The development adds to the rising wave of unconstitutional power seizures across West Africa, heightening regional stability concerns.
In a statement, the coup leaders—operating under the name Military Committee for Rebuilding—declared the suspension of the November 2025 constitution, dissolution of all state institutions, suspension of political party activities, and closure of all land, sea, and air borders until further notice.
Nigeria shares an extensive and porous border with Benin, making instability in the country an immediate security concern for Abuja.
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerian government had yet to issue an official statement. However, military insiders said aerial surveillance and intelligence monitoring will continue “until the situation becomes clearer
