President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally written to the Nigerian Senate requesting consent for the deployment of Nigerian troops to Benin Republic. The move comes in response to the ongoing attempted coup in the country.

The deployment aims to support peacekeeping efforts and assist Benin authorities in stabilizing the situation. Details of the number of troops and the specific mandate are expected to be discussed by the Senate before approval.

This request underscores Nigeria’s commitment to regional stability and its active role in supporting neighboring countries during times of political unrest.