Breaking: Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval To Deploy Troops To Benin Republic, Details Emerge
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FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the Nigerian Senate requesting consent for the deployment of Nigerian troops to the Benin Republic for a peace mission.
President Tinubu explained that the move is in response to the ongoing attempted coup in Benin.
Godwin Akpabio, the Senate President, made this known while reading Tinubu’s letter during plenary on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
As reported by NTA News, Tinubu explained that the deployment is to provide support in the Benin Republic as requested by President Patrice Talon, following the recent failed coup attempt.
"The deployment is in line with the protocol of the regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
"It is also in tandem with section 30 sub 5 of Nigeria's constitution in consultation with the Nigerian Defence Council."
Senator Akapbio has referred Tinubu's request to the committee of the whole for immediate consideration.
Nigerians react as Tinubu plan to deploy troops to Benin
@nurumanga
We need them in Sokoto, Niger, Zamfara, Benue, Jos, and Borno, among other locations. It's a joke to ask for American help while giving help to another country. We are not a serious country.
@seunoba007
Nigeria is burning with insecurity, yet we’re meddling abroad. Charity begins at home: put out the fire on your own body before saving your child; clear the log from your own eye before picking at another’s speck. Fix home first.
@Sarkinwasa
Why will Nigeria send troops to Benin Republic even on their request? Why won't Benin Republic ask for troops from their masters France???.
@Ilesanm50940083
Can we now see what this man is taking Nigerians for due to these unprofessionals in the Senate? President is just seeking senate consent on troops deployment to Benin Republic after he had deployed them? This is an impeachable offence to transact biz with our military lives.
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