A new update shared by Nigeria’s Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga says authorities in Benin Republic have confirmed that the leader of the group behind Sunday’s attempted mutiny, Colonel Pascal Tigri, is now on the run.
According to him, “The latest report from the Benin Republic said Colonel Pascal Tigri, the leader of the mutineers who seized the country’s National TV on Sunday, is on the run.”
He added that some members of the group have already been arrested after security forces stopped the attempted takeover.
Benin’s Interior Minister, Alassane Seidou, appeared on national television to announce that the situation had been brought under control.
He explained what happened on Sunday morning.
He said, “Early on Sunday morning, 7 December 2025, a small group of soldiers launched a mutiny aimed at destabilising the state and its institutions.
“Faced with this situation, the Beninese armed forces and their leadership, true to their oath, remained committed to the republic. Their response allowed them to retain control of the situation and foil the attempt.
“The government therefore urges the population to go about their activities as normal.”
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